And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian.
When Gideon heard the dream and what it meant, he worshiped God. Then he went back to the Israelite camp and said, 'Get up! The LORD has given you victory over the Midianite army.'
Gideon gained confidence and courage after hearing God confirm victory through an enemy's dream, prompting him to worship and rally his troops.
📚 Historical Context
In the era of the Judges, the Israelites were oppressed by the Midianites, who raided their lands and left them in poverty, so God raised up Gideon as an unlikely leader to deliver His people. Gideon had doubts about his ability, and God provided signs, including this moment where he sneaks into the enemy camp to overhear a dream. This dream and its interpretation confirmed God's promise of victory, boosting Gideon's faith and leading him to worship before rallying his small army.
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