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Judges 7:22 · KJV

"And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Beth-shittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abel-meholah, unto Tabbath."

King James Version

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Passage Context

20And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow withal: and they cried, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon.
21And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled.
22And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Beth-shittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abel-meholah, unto Tabbath.
23And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after the Midianites.
24And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Beth-barah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Beth-barah and Jordan.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you react when facing overwhelming odds?

2

What does it mean for you to trust in God's deliverance?

3

When have you experienced a breakthrough in a difficult situation?

Life Application

deliverance

Trust that God can bring victory in your struggles.

courage

Stand firm in your faith, even when the situation seems dire.

People in This Verse

GideonOT

Gideon was a judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory against the Midianites. He is known for his initial doubts but ultimately obeyed God's call to deliver His people.

First appearance: Judges 6:11

Places in This Verse

Beth-shittah

A location mentioned in the context of the Midianite defeat, likely situated in the Jezreel Valley.

Zererath

A site associated with the flight of the Midianites during their defeat.

Abel-meholah

A town in Israel mentioned in the context of the Midianite retreat.

Tabbath

Another location related to the Midianite flight during Gideon's victory.

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