²⁸ This is how Midian was subdued by the people of Israel, and Midian never lifted up its head to trouble them again. During the time of Gideon, the land had 40 years of peace. ²⁹ Jerubbaal (Gideon), son of Joash, went to live in his own home. ³⁰ Gideon had 70 sons who were his own children, for he had many wives and concubines,