16. And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briars, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
17. And he broke down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
18. Then said he to Zebah and Zalmunna, What sort of men were they that ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the sons of a king.
19. And he said, They were my brethren, the sons of my mother. As Jehovah liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.