Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and named it 'The LORD is Peace.' To this day, it still stands in Ophrah, which belongs to the Abiezrite clan.
Gideon built an altar and named it 'The LORD is Peace' to commemorate God's promise of peace and protection, and it remained a lasting memorial.
📚 Historical Context
This altar was built after Gideon's dramatic encounter with the angel of the LORD, who had called him to deliver Israel from Midianite oppression. Gideon had been afraid he would die after seeing God's messenger, but God assured him of peace. The altar served as a permanent reminder of God's call on Gideon's life and His promise of peace during a time when Israel was suffering under foreign domination.
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