Judges 8:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Zebah and Zalmunna ran away, Gideon chased after them and captured both kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and completely defeated their entire army.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Gideon pursued the fleeing Midianite kings, captured them both, and completely destroyed their army.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Judges, Israel was repeatedly oppressed by neighboring peoples like the Midianites, who invaded their lands and destroyed their crops. God raised up Gideon as a judge and leader to rally the Israelites against this oppression, starting with a surprising victory using a small, divinely selected army. After defeating the main Midianite forces, Gideon pursued and captured their kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, which helped bring temporary peace to the region.

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