Matthew Poole and continuators on Judges 8:18

18 Then said he unto Zeba and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor ? And they answered, As thou art, so were they, each one resembled the children of a king .

i. e. For outward shape and quality.

Whither he understood they fled for shelter, upon the approach of the Midianites; and where he learnt that some were slain, which he suspected might be they.

Not for their Garb, or outward Splendour, for the Family was but mean; but for the Majesty of their looks: By which commendation they thought to ingratiate themselves with their Conqueror.

Marginal references: Heb. according to the form, &c.