Judges 6:34 Meaning
But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.
Context Explained
32Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar.
33Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.
34But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.
35And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.
36And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 10:6
Saul was also empowered by the Spirit for leadership.
Luke 4:14
Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit, similar to Gideon's empowerment.
Ephesians 3:16
Both verses speak of being strengthened by the Spirit.
Source: Judges 6:34