Neither showed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, namely, Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had showed unto Israel.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Mercy is here put for many virtues: gratitude, justice, kindness (Menochius)
The Israelites did not take care to provide for (Calmet) the family of one who had rendered them such essential services. (Haydock)