And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian.
When Gideon heard the dream and what it meant, he worshiped God. Then he went back to the Israelite camp and said, 'Get up! The LORD has given you victory over the Midianite army.'
Gideon gained confidence and courage after hearing God confirm victory through an enemy's dream, prompting him to worship and rally his troops.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's oppression by the Midianites, when Gideon had been chosen by God to deliver Israel but struggled with doubt and fear. God had just reduced Gideon's army from 32,000 to 300 men, and then sent Gideon to overhear a Midianite soldier's dream about Israel's coming victory. This divine confirmation gave Gideon the final assurance he needed to attack.
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