And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host.
You will hear what they are saying, and afterward your courage will be strengthened to attack the camp. Then Gideon went down with Phurah his servant to the edge of the armed soldiers in the enemy camp.
God is telling Gideon that overhearing the enemy's conversation will give him the confidence he needs to move forward with the attack.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Gideon's famous battle against the Midianites, where God had already reduced Gideon's army from 32,000 to just 300 men to demonstrate that victory would come through divine power, not human strength. God was providing Gideon with encouragement before the unconventional nighttime attack using torches, jars, and trumpets.
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