KJV ORIGINAL
And his fellow answered and said, This is nothing else save the sword of Gideon the son of Joash, a man of Israel: for into his hand hath God delivered Midian, and all the host.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
His companion replied, 'This can only mean the sword of Gideon, son of Joash, the Israelite. God has given Midian and their entire army into his hands.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how God gave Gideon's enemies a dream that revealed they would be defeated, confirming God's promise of victory.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the time when Israel was oppressed by the Midianites, who would raid and destroy their crops. Gideon had been called by God to deliver Israel, but he doubted his ability. God was giving him confirmation through overhearing this conversation between enemy soldiers about a prophetic dream.
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