KJV ORIGINAL
And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host: for the host was secure.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Gideon traveled along the route used by the nomadic tent-dwellers east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and attacked the enemy army. He was able to defeat them because they felt safe and weren't expecting an attack.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Gideon caught his enemies off guard by taking an unexpected route and attacking when they thought they were safe.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Gideon's pursuit of the Midianite kings Zebah and Zalmunna after his famous victory with 300 men. Nobah and Jogbehah were towns east of the Jordan River in what is now Jordan. The 'tent-dwellers' refers to nomadic peoples who lived in that region.
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