And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.
The Midianites became so powerful that they oppressed Israel. Because of the Midianites' attacks, the Israelites had to hide in mountain caves, dens, and fortified places for protection.
The writer is showing how the Israelites were so oppressed by their enemies that they had to hide in caves and mountains just to survive.
📚 Historical Context
In the period of the Judges, ancient Israel was in a cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance, where the people often turned from God and faced consequences from enemy nations. The Midianites, a nomadic group known for their raids, had been oppressing Israel for seven years by destroying crops and livestock, which left the Israelites vulnerable and desperate. As a result, the people hid in mountain dens, caves, and strongholds to survive these invasions, as described in Judges 6:2.
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