OLD TESTAMENT

Judges 8:35

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neither did they show kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, that is, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had shown to Israel.

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Verse 35. Mercy is here put for many virtues: gratitude, justice, kindness, and so forth Menochius.—The Israelites did not take care to provide for ( Calmet.) the family of one who had rendered them such essential services. Bible.

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