And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.
And he said to the men of Succoth, 'Please give loaves of bread to the people following me, because they are exhausted, and I am chasing after Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.'
Gideon is asking the city of Succoth to provide food for his weary soldiers as they pursue the enemy Midianite kings.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, Gideon was a judge raised by God to deliver the Israelites from Midianite oppression, which involved raids that left the land in poverty. After a miraculous victory with a small army, Gideon pursued the fleeing Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, to ensure complete defeat, stopping at Succoth to request provisions for his weary troops. This event highlights the challenges of leadership and alliances among Israelite tribes during a time of fragmented rule before the monarchy.
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