Hakim-hakim 2:15

2:15 Whenever they went out to fight, ¹  the Lord did them harm, ²  just as he had warned and solemnly vowed he would do. ³  They suffered greatly. ⁴ 

Hakim-hakim 6:29

6:29 They said to one another, ⁵  “Who did this?” ⁶  They investigated the matter thoroughly ⁷  and concluded ⁸  that Gideon son of Joash had done it.

[2:15]  ¹ tn The expression “to fight” is interpretive.

[2:15]  ² tn Heb “the Lord’s hand was against them for harm.”

[2:15]  ³ tn Heb “just as he had said and just as he had sworn to them.”

[2:15]  ⁴ tn Or “they experienced great distress.”

[6:29]  ⁵ tn Heb “each one to his neighbor.”

[6:29]  ⁶ tn Heb “this thing.”

[6:29]  ⁷ tn Heb “they inquired and searched.” The synonyms are joined to emphasize the care with which they conducted their inquiry.

[6:29]  ⁸ tn Heb “and said.” Perhaps the plural subject is indefinite. If so, it could be translated, “they were told.”