⁸ He went up there to Penuel, and spoke to them in the same way; and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered.

⁹ He spoke also to the men of Penuel, saying, “When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.”

¹⁷ He broke down the tower of Penuel, and killed the men of the city.