Judges 6:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD said to him, 'I will definitely be with you, and you will defeat the Midianites as if they were just one person.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising Gideon that He will be with him and give him complete victory over the Midianite army, making what seems impossible become easy.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Judges, the Israelites were enduring oppression from the Midianites as a consequence of their repeated idolatry and turning away from God. Gideon, a hesitant farmer from the tribe of Manasseh, was unexpectedly called by the Lord through an angel to lead Israel's deliverance. God assured Gideon of His presence and promised victory, emphasizing that divine help would make the impossible possible.

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So the Midianites were completely defeated by the Israelites and never again raised their heads in defiance. The land had peace for forty years during Gideon's lifetime.

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When Zebah and Zalmunna ran away, Gideon chased after them and captured both kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and completely defeated their entire army.

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