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Matthew 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
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There was no place for the Midianites to escape to:

Judges 7:23 And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after the Midianites.

24 And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.
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Despite Gideons fears and doubts he turned out to be the right man to lead Israel after all.

And of course in all battles - the leaders must be dealt with:

Judges 7:25 And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan.
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Lessons to be learned from the story about Gideon:

Short excerpt:

From zero to hero:

Hear His voice

Listen to God’s leading voice in your life.

As we go from day to day, we may feel like we come up against walls and insurmountable obstacles; moments when we see our enemyMost often when a Christian refers to his or her “enemies” they are speaking about the sin in their flesh and the temptations and lusts that arise from there. These are enemies because they tempt us to act contrary to the will of God. These can also be spiritual powers such as the spirit of the times which oppose the... More – the sin that is rooted deeply in us – and we become tempted to feel afraid that we don’t stand a chance to win this battle.

But He knows who we are and He has chosen us before the beginning of time to emerge as victors over our indwelling sinSin is anything that goes against God’s will and His laws. To commit sin is to transgress or disobey these laws. The lust to sin dwells in human nature. In other words, it is contaminated and motivated by the sinful tendencies that dwell in all people as a result of the fall into sin and disobedience in the garden of Eden. This... More! When we put God in charge of leading our decisions, we will become conquerors!

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3 Important Lessons Gideon Teaches Us about Prayer

Small excerpt:

God has a much greater mission than demonstrating his greatness. His mission is demonstrating his love. His greatest challenge was getting his people to receive that from him.

In Gideon’s case, that was about to change.

“Don’t go away…” Gideon said to God. “And the Lord said, ‘I will stay here until you return’” (Judges 6:18).

And then God did a lot more than that.

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Asking God to not leave you when you need him most - and his saying I won't leave you, is an awesome display of his love for us.
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Next, Gideon had to deal with the criticism from the men of Ephraim for not including them in the battle with the midianites:

Judges 7:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
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Despite Gideons fears and doubts he turned out to be the right man to lead Israel after all.

And of course in all battles - the leaders must be dealt with:

Judges 7:25 And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77379674


Lessons to be learned from the story about Gideon:

Short excerpt:

From zero to hero:

Hear His voice

Listen to God’s leading voice in your life.

As we go from day to day, we may feel like we come up against walls and insurmountable obstacles; moments when we see our enemyMost often when a Christian refers to his or her “enemies” they are speaking about the sin in their flesh and the temptations and lusts that arise from there. These are enemies because they tempt us to act contrary to the will of God. These can also be spiritual powers such as the spirit of the times which oppose the... More – the sin that is rooted deeply in us – and we become tempted to feel afraid that we don’t stand a chance to win this battle.

But He knows who we are and He has chosen us before the beginning of time to emerge as victors over our indwelling sinSin is anything that goes against God’s will and His laws. To commit sin is to transgress or disobey these laws. The lust to sin dwells in human nature. In other words, it is contaminated and motivated by the sinful tendencies that dwell in all people as a result of the fall into sin and disobedience in the garden of Eden. This... More! When we put God in charge of leading our decisions, we will become conquerors!

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3 Important Lessons Gideon Teaches Us about Prayer

Small excerpt:

God has a much greater mission than demonstrating his greatness. His mission is demonstrating his love. His greatest challenge was getting his people to receive that from him.

In Gideon’s case, that was about to change.

“Don’t go away…” Gideon said to God. “And the Lord said, ‘I will stay here until you return’” (Judges 6:18).

And then God did a lot more than that.

---

Asking God to not leave you when you need him most - and his saying I won't leave you, is an awesome display of his love for us.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77385162


Next, Gideon had to deal with the criticism from the men of Ephraim for not including them in the battle with the midianites:

Judges 7:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
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Gideon abated their anger by saying he's done nothing for Israel compared to what they're doing.

It was God, not he, that delivered the midianites into their hands.

Judges 8:2 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

3 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.
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Lessons to be learned from the story about Gideon:

Short excerpt:

From zero to hero:

Hear His voice

Listen to God’s leading voice in your life.

As we go from day to day, we may feel like we come up against walls and insurmountable obstacles; moments when we see our enemyMost often when a Christian refers to his or her “enemies” they are speaking about the sin in their flesh and the temptations and lusts that arise from there. These are enemies because they tempt us to act contrary to the will of God. These can also be spiritual powers such as the spirit of the times which oppose the... More – the sin that is rooted deeply in us – and we become tempted to feel afraid that we don’t stand a chance to win this battle.

But He knows who we are and He has chosen us before the beginning of time to emerge as victors over our indwelling sinSin is anything that goes against God’s will and His laws. To commit sin is to transgress or disobey these laws. The lust to sin dwells in human nature. In other words, it is contaminated and motivated by the sinful tendencies that dwell in all people as a result of the fall into sin and disobedience in the garden of Eden. This... More! When we put God in charge of leading our decisions, we will become conquerors!

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3 Important Lessons Gideon Teaches Us about Prayer

Small excerpt:

God has a much greater mission than demonstrating his greatness. His mission is demonstrating his love. His greatest challenge was getting his people to receive that from him.

In Gideon’s case, that was about to change.

“Don’t go away…” Gideon said to God. “And the Lord said, ‘I will stay here until you return’” (Judges 6:18).

And then God did a lot more than that.

---

Asking God to not leave you when you need him most - and his saying I won't leave you, is an awesome display of his love for us.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77385162


Next, Gideon had to deal with the criticism from the men of Ephraim for not including them in the battle with the midianites:

Judges 7:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77387928


Gideon abated their anger by saying he's done nothing for Israel compared to what they're doing.

It was God, not he, that delivered the midianites into their hands.

Judges 8:2 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

3 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.
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Gideon gives all the glory to God - but it doesn't end here

Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.

5 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.--

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Gideon and his men were still in pursuit of the kings of median, and by the time they reached Jordan were weak from hunger.

He asked the men who were there for sustenance and they refused...
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Matthew 24 - Evil will abound:

From Rapture Ready:

YouTube Promoting Pedophilia:

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Kids love making videos. When we were kids, we recorded ourselves on tape recorders and played it back. It typically involved a lot of giggles and silliness. Likewise, today, children make videos with their phones and post them on YouTube. It’s innocent fun.

But pedophiles are reposting children’s videos and distorting the intent – turning them into a perverted feeding frenzy. And YouTube is facilitating it....

YouTube is making big bucks by promoting pedophilic obsessions. And we know that pornography is the fuel that leads to abuse. This is explained to us in Scripture.

“[E]ach person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death” (James 1:14-15).

YouTube is providing the fuel for pedophiles to commit horrendous acts against children.

YouTube is owned by Google, a platform with highly developed algorithms. Is this activity intentional or irresponsible oversight? You decide...
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3 Important Lessons Gideon Teaches Us about Prayer

Small excerpt:

God has a much greater mission than demonstrating his greatness. His mission is demonstrating his love. His greatest challenge was getting his people to receive that from him.

In Gideon’s case, that was about to change.

“Don’t go away…” Gideon said to God. “And the Lord said, ‘I will stay here until you return’” (Judges 6:18).

And then God did a lot more than that.

---

Asking God to not leave you when you need him most - and his saying I won't leave you, is an awesome display of his love for us.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77385162


Next, Gideon had to deal with the criticism from the men of Ephraim for not including them in the battle with the midianites:

Judges 7:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77387928


Gideon abated their anger by saying he's done nothing for Israel compared to what they're doing.

It was God, not he, that delivered the midianites into their hands.

Judges 8:2 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

3 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.
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Gideon gives all the glory to God - but it doesn't end here

Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.

5 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.--

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Gideon and his men were still in pursuit of the kings of median, and by the time they reached Jordan were weak from hunger.

He asked the men who were there for sustenance and they refused...
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The princes of Succoth refused to give them food, because they were yet to have captured Zebah and Zalmunna...

This angered Gideon and he told them - when God does deliver them you will be cursed...

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Judges 8:6 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

7 And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
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Next, Gideon had to deal with the criticism from the men of Ephraim for not including them in the battle with the midianites:

Judges 7:1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77387928


Gideon abated their anger by saying he's done nothing for Israel compared to what they're doing.

It was God, not he, that delivered the midianites into their hands.

Judges 8:2 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

3 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77397194


Gideon gives all the glory to God - but it doesn't end here

Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.

5 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.--

---

Gideon and his men were still in pursuit of the kings of median, and by the time they reached Jordan were weak from hunger.

He asked the men who were there for sustenance and they refused...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77402977



The princes of Succoth refused to give them food, because they were yet to have captured Zebah and Zalmunna...

This angered Gideon and he told them - when God does deliver them you will be cursed...

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Judges 8:6 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

7 And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
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He had the same response when he approached the men of Penuel:

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8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
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Gideon abated their anger by saying he's done nothing for Israel compared to what they're doing.

It was God, not he, that delivered the midianites into their hands.

Judges 8:2 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

3 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77397194


Gideon gives all the glory to God - but it doesn't end here

Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.

5 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.--

---

Gideon and his men were still in pursuit of the kings of median, and by the time they reached Jordan were weak from hunger.

He asked the men who were there for sustenance and they refused...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77402977



The princes of Succoth refused to give them food, because they were yet to have captured Zebah and Zalmunna...

This angered Gideon and he told them - when God does deliver them you will be cursed...

---

Judges 8:6 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

7 And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
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He had the same response when he approached the men of Penuel:

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8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
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Therefore, he had harsh words for them also:

9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
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Here's what this author from Vice says the end will look like (soon) in his paper:

The Climate Change Paper So Depressing It's Sending People to Therapy:

We are set for disruptive and uncontrollable levels of climate change, bringing starvation, destruction, migration, disease, and war...

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Here's what Jesus says the end will look like:

Matthew 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

Revelation 6:8...kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth...
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Gideon gives all the glory to God - but it doesn't end here

Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.

5 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.--

---

Gideon and his men were still in pursuit of the kings of median, and by the time they reached Jordan were weak from hunger.

He asked the men who were there for sustenance and they refused...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77402977



The princes of Succoth refused to give them food, because they were yet to have captured Zebah and Zalmunna...

This angered Gideon and he told them - when God does deliver them you will be cursed...

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Judges 8:6 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

7 And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
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He had the same response when he approached the men of Penuel:

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8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77420931


Therefore, he had harsh words for them also:

9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
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So, Gideon and his men defeated Zebah and Zalmunna's army & pursued Zebah and Zalmunna when they fled:

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Judges 8:0 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.
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The princes of Succoth refused to give them food, because they were yet to have captured Zebah and Zalmunna...

This angered Gideon and he told them - when God does deliver them you will be cursed...

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Judges 8:6 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?

7 And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77415061


He had the same response when he approached the men of Penuel:

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8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77420931


Therefore, he had harsh words for them also:

9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75509265


So, Gideon and his men defeated Zebah and Zalmunna's army & pursued Zebah and Zalmunna when they fled:

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Judges 8:0 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.
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Gideon caught up with Nebah and Jogbehah - ending the battle once and for all.

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Judges 8:12 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
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He had the same response when he approached the men of Penuel:

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8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77420931


Therefore, he had harsh words for them also:

9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75509265


So, Gideon and his men defeated Zebah and Zalmunna's army & pursued Zebah and Zalmunna when they fled:

---

Judges 8:0 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77435510


Gideon caught up with Nebah and Jogbehah - ending the battle once and for all.

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Judges 8:12 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
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Timely article:

The Wimp Who Became a Warrior

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When God chose Gideon to deliver Israel from the Midianites, he made excuses—“Oh my Lord, how shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house” (Jgs. 6:15, KJV). Manasseh was the smallest of Israel’s twelve tribes, and Gideon had a serious inferiority complex. He complained, “I am a nobody going nowhere.” Remember, God likes to take nobodies and make somebodies out of them so He can get all the glory. Gideon asked for a sign to confirm God was truly calling him to lead Israel. The angel caused supernatural fire to flare out of a rock and consume his sacrifice (Jgs. 6:17-22). Confirmation granted.....

The angel declared, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor” (Jgs. 6:12, NKJV). The NLT calls him a “mighty hero” while the NET says, “courageous warrior.” Even though his name means “great warrior,” Gideon didn’t look like a hero as he cowered in fear, hiding from the enemy. He acted more like a cowardly wimp than a courageous warrior. Who could blame him with Midianite assassins lurking around every corner? God saw his potential and overlooked his present state. God doesn’t see us as we are; He sees us as we can be if we yield to His will. God turned this whiner into a winner and changed Gideon’s perspective. He accused God of forsaking Israel when it was actually the other way around (Jgs. 6:13)....

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He had the same response when he approached the men of Penuel:

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8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77420931


Therefore, he had harsh words for them also:

9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75509265


So, Gideon and his men defeated Zebah and Zalmunna's army & pursued Zebah and Zalmunna when they fled:

---

Judges 8:0 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77435510


Gideon caught up with Nebah and Jogbehah - ending the battle once and for all.

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Judges 8:12 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
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Just as Gideon promised - after the battle he returned to the elders of Succoth, reminded them how they refused he and his men bread - and disciplined them:

Judges 8:15 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?

16...took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
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Therefore, he had harsh words for them also:

9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.
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So, Gideon and his men defeated Zebah and Zalmunna's army & pursued Zebah and Zalmunna when they fled:

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Judges 8:0 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77435510


Gideon caught up with Nebah and Jogbehah - ending the battle once and for all.

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Judges 8:12 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76150267


Just as Gideon promised - after the battle he returned to the elders of Succoth, reminded them how they refused he and his men bread - and disciplined them:

Judges 8:15 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?

16...took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75743297


The men of Penuel fared far worse:

Judges 8:17 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
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So, Gideon and his men defeated Zebah and Zalmunna's army & pursued Zebah and Zalmunna when they fled:

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Judges 8:0 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the hosts of the children of the east: for there fell an hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.

11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77435510


Gideon caught up with Nebah and Jogbehah - ending the battle once and for all.

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Judges 8:12 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76150267


Just as Gideon promised - after the battle he returned to the elders of Succoth, reminded them how they refused he and his men bread - and disciplined them:

Judges 8:15 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?

16...took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75743297


The men of Penuel fared far worse:

Judges 8:17 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75694197


Questioning Zebah and Zalmunna they confessed to killing Gideon's people:

Judges 8:18 Then said he unto Zebah 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.

19 And he [Gideon] said, They were my brethren
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Gideon caught up with Nebah and Jogbehah - ending the battle once and for all.

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Judges 8:12 And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76150267


Just as Gideon promised - after the battle he returned to the elders of Succoth, reminded them how they refused he and his men bread - and disciplined them:

Judges 8:15 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?

16...took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75743297


The men of Penuel fared far worse:

Judges 8:17 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75694197


Questioning Zebah and Zalmunna they confessed to killing Gideon's people:

Judges 8:18 Then said he unto Zebah 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.

19 And he [Gideon] said, They were my brethren
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75593089


Gideon tells them they even killed his brothers:

Judges 8:18 ...even the sons of my mother
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Just as Gideon promised - after the battle he returned to the elders of Succoth, reminded them how they refused he and his men bread - and disciplined them:

Judges 8:15 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?

16...took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75743297


The men of Penuel fared far worse:

Judges 8:17 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75694197


Questioning Zebah and Zalmunna they confessed to killing Gideon's people:

Judges 8:18 Then said he unto Zebah 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.

19 And he [Gideon] said, They were my brethren
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75593089


Gideon tells them they even killed his brothers:

Judges 8:18 ...even the sons of my mother
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77480875


Then proceeded to issue an indictment: if you'd spared them, I wouldn't kill you - but you showed no mercy.

Judges 8:18...as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
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The men of Penuel fared far worse:

Judges 8:17 And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75694197


Questioning Zebah and Zalmunna they confessed to killing Gideon's people:

Judges 8:18 Then said he unto Zebah 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.

19 And he [Gideon] said, They were my brethren
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75593089


Gideon tells them they even killed his brothers:

Judges 8:18 ...even the sons of my mother
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77480875


Then proceeded to issue an indictment: if you'd spared them, I wouldn't kill you - but you showed no mercy.

Judges 8:18...as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77490626


When Gideon commanded his first son to slay them - he refused because he was afraid.

Zebah and Zalmunna told Gideon it was his duty to do so, and Gideon complied:

Judges 8:20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.

21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.
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Questioning Zebah and Zalmunna they confessed to killing Gideon's people:

Judges 8:18 Then said he unto Zebah 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.

19 And he [Gideon] said, They were my brethren
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75593089


Gideon tells them they even killed his brothers:

Judges 8:18 ...even the sons of my mother
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77480875


Then proceeded to issue an indictment: if you'd spared them, I wouldn't kill you - but you showed no mercy.

Judges 8:19...as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77490626


When Gideon commanded his first son to slay them - he refused because he was afraid.

Zebah and Zalmunna told Gideon it was his duty to do so, and Gideon complied:

Judges 8:20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.

21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77493695


According to biblehub - these ornaments around the camels neck were "little moons," crescent-shaped ornaments of gold and silver, still in common use to decorate animals.

Some have thought that these were worn in honour of Astarte, or the moon, the goddess of the Phoenicians, from whom these people had borrowed that idolatry.
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We're witnessing what polpot, hitler, stalin and mao did in their day - combined, & pale by comparison what is happening to christians today.

Matthew 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake
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Gideon tells them they even killed his brothers:

Judges 8:18 ...even the sons of my mother
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77480875


Then proceeded to issue an indictment: if you'd spared them, I wouldn't kill you - but you showed no mercy.

Judges 8:19...as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77490626


When Gideon commanded his first son to slay them - he refused because he was afraid.

Zebah and Zalmunna told Gideon it was his duty to do so, and Gideon complied:

Judges 8:20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.

21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77493695


According to biblehub - these ornaments around the camels neck were "little moons," crescent-shaped ornaments of gold and silver, still in common use to decorate animals.

Some have thought that these were worn in honour of Astarte, or the moon, the goddess of the Phoenicians, from whom these people had borrowed that idolatry.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77499144


Judges 8:22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian
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Then proceeded to issue an indictment: if you'd spared them, I wouldn't kill you - but you showed no mercy.

Judges 8:19...as the Lord liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77490626


When Gideon commanded his first son to slay them - he refused because he was afraid.

Zebah and Zalmunna told Gideon it was his duty to do so, and Gideon complied:

Judges 8:20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.

21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77493695


According to biblehub - these ornaments around the camels neck were "little moons," crescent-shaped ornaments of gold and silver, still in common use to decorate animals.

Some have thought that these were worn in honour of Astarte, or the moon, the goddess of the Phoenicians, from whom these people had borrowed that idolatry.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77499144


Judges 8:22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76994326


Gideon's response was - no - I will not rule over you:

Judges 8:23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you
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When Gideon commanded his first son to slay them - he refused because he was afraid.

Zebah and Zalmunna told Gideon it was his duty to do so, and Gideon complied:

Judges 8:20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth.

21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77493695


According to biblehub - these ornaments around the camels neck were "little moons," crescent-shaped ornaments of gold and silver, still in common use to decorate animals.

Some have thought that these were worn in honour of Astarte, or the moon, the goddess of the Phoenicians, from whom these people had borrowed that idolatry.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77499144


Judges 8:22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76994326


Gideon's response was - no - I will not rule over you:

Judges 8:23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 74165282


Israel during the time of judges was mostly a theocracy - and Gideon reminds them of this:

Judges 8:23 ...the Lord shall rule over you.
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According to biblehub - these ornaments around the camels neck were "little moons," crescent-shaped ornaments of gold and silver, still in common use to decorate animals.

Some have thought that these were worn in honour of Astarte, or the moon, the goddess of the Phoenicians, from whom these people had borrowed that idolatry.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77499144


Judges 8:22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76994326


Gideon's response was - no - I will not rule over you:

Judges 8:23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 74165282


Israel during the time of judges was mostly a theocracy - and Gideon reminds them of this:

Judges 8:23 ...the Lord shall rule over you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76245214


After this Gideon makes an odd request:

Judges 8:24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)
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Judges 8:22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76994326


Gideon's response was - no - I will not rule over you:

Judges 8:23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 74165282


Israel during the time of judges was mostly a theocracy - and Gideon reminds them of this:

Judges 8:23 ...the Lord shall rule over you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76245214


After this Gideon makes an odd request:

Judges 8:24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75895175


According to biblehub - we are discovering a weakness in Gideon - the want of prosperity:

Verse 24. - I would desire a request of you. Again human weakness breaks out in this great man, and we seem to see the effect of great prosperity in stirring up selfish desires in his heart.

It was perhaps not without significance that mention was made in ver. 21 of his taking the ornaments that were on the camels' necks in connection with the slaughter of the kings. Anyhow we have now a second instance of a love of spoil.

It seems to have been a national custom with the Ishmaelites, among whom the Midianites are reckoned (see Genesis 37:25-28), to wear golden rings; hence when they came to strip the slain there was a vast booty of gold rings. These Gideon asked for as his share...
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Gideon's response was - no - I will not rule over you:

Judges 8:23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 74165282


Israel during the time of judges was mostly a theocracy - and Gideon reminds them of this:

Judges 8:23 ...the Lord shall rule over you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76245214


After this Gideon makes an odd request:

Judges 8:24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75895175


According to biblehub - we are discovering a weakness in Gideon - the want of prosperity:

Verse 24. - I would desire a request of you. Again human weakness breaks out in this great man, and we seem to see the effect of great prosperity in stirring up selfish desires in his heart.

It was perhaps not without significance that mention was made in ver. 21 of his taking the ornaments that were on the camels' necks in connection with the slaughter of the kings. Anyhow we have now a second instance of a love of spoil.

It seems to have been a national custom with the Ishmaelites, among whom the Midianites are reckoned (see Genesis 37:25-28), to wear golden rings; hence when they came to strip the slain there was a vast booty of gold rings. These Gideon asked for as his share...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77528726


The people readily agreed to his request:

Judges 8:25 And they answered, We will willingly give them to you
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Israel during the time of judges was mostly a theocracy - and Gideon reminds them of this:

Judges 8:23 ...the Lord shall rule over you.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76245214


After this Gideon makes an odd request:

Judges 8:24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75895175


According to biblehub - we are discovering a weakness in Gideon - the want of prosperity:

Verse 24. - I would desire a request of you. Again human weakness breaks out in this great man, and we seem to see the effect of great prosperity in stirring up selfish desires in his heart.

It was perhaps not without significance that mention was made in ver. 21 of his taking the ornaments that were on the camels' necks in connection with the slaughter of the kings. Anyhow we have now a second instance of a love of spoil.

It seems to have been a national custom with the Ishmaelites, among whom the Midianites are reckoned (see Genesis 37:25-28), to wear golden rings; hence when they came to strip the slain there was a vast booty of gold rings. These Gideon asked for as his share...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77528726


The people readily agreed to his request:

Judges 8:25 And they answered, We will willingly give them to you
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75719921


The spoils were of a significant value:

Judges 8:26 And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks.
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After this Gideon makes an odd request:

Judges 8:24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75895175


According to biblehub - we are discovering a weakness in Gideon - the want of prosperity:

Verse 24. - I would desire a request of you. Again human weakness breaks out in this great man, and we seem to see the effect of great prosperity in stirring up selfish desires in his heart.

It was perhaps not without significance that mention was made in ver. 21 of his taking the ornaments that were on the camels' necks in connection with the slaughter of the kings. Anyhow we have now a second instance of a love of spoil.

It seems to have been a national custom with the Ishmaelites, among whom the Midianites are reckoned (see Genesis 37:25-28), to wear golden rings; hence when they came to strip the slain there was a vast booty of gold rings. These Gideon asked for as his share...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77528726


The people readily agreed to his request:

Judges 8:25 And they answered, We will willingly give them to you
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75719921


The spoils were of a significant value:

Judges 8:26 And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77543094


Gideon depended on God for his decisions on the battlefield, but forgot to be prayerful in his duties as a judge:

Judges 8:27 And Gideon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city, even in Ophrah: and all Israel went thither a whoring after it....
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According to biblehub - we are discovering a weakness in Gideon - the want of prosperity:

Verse 24. - I would desire a request of you. Again human weakness breaks out in this great man, and we seem to see the effect of great prosperity in stirring up selfish desires in his heart.

It was perhaps not without significance that mention was made in ver. 21 of his taking the ornaments that were on the camels' necks in connection with the slaughter of the kings. Anyhow we have now a second instance of a love of spoil.

It seems to have been a national custom with the Ishmaelites, among whom the Midianites are reckoned (see Genesis 37:25-28), to wear golden rings; hence when they came to strip the slain there was a vast booty of gold rings. These Gideon asked for as his share...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77528726


The people readily agreed to his request:

Judges 8:25 And they answered, We will willingly give them to you
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75719921


The spoils were of a significant value:

Judges 8:26 And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77543094


Gideon depended on God for his decisions on the battlefield, but forgot to be prayerful in his duties as a judge:

Judges 8:27 And Gideon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city, even in Ophrah: and all Israel went thither a whoring after it....
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77551956


That bad decision pretty much plagued him his entire life:

Judges 8:27...which thing became a snare unto Gideon, and to his house.





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