Judges 8:9

And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.

He spake ... When I come again ... I will break down this tower. Intent on the pursuit, and afraid of losing time, he postponed the merited vengeance until his return. His confident anticipation of a triumphant return evinces the strength of his faith, and his specific threat was probably provoked by some proud and presumptuous boast, that in their lofty watchtower the Penuelites would set him at defiance.