And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand.
That same night, the LORD said to him, 'Get up and go down to attack their camp, because I have given you victory over them.'
God is telling Gideon that the time has come to attack the enemy army because He has already guaranteed the victory.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, Gideon was a hesitant leader whom God called to lead the Israelites against the Midianites, who had been raiding and oppressing them for years. God had previously reduced Gideon's army from thousands to just 300 men to ensure that the victory would be attributed to divine intervention rather than human strength. This verse occurs on the eve of the battle, where God gives Gideon direct assurance and commands him to attack, emphasizing His sovereign control over the outcome.
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