Judges 8:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Gideon and his three hundred men crossed the Jordan River. They were exhausted, but they kept chasing their enemies.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Gideon and his small army pressing forward in their mission despite being completely worn out.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Gideon's famous victory over the massive Midianite army with just 300 men using trumpets, torches, and jars. The Midianites had been oppressing Israel for seven years, stealing their crops and livestock. Now Gideon is pursuing the fleeing Midianite kings across the Jordan River to complete the victory God had given him.

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So David and his six hundred men went out and came to Besor Creek, where some of the men who were left behind stayed.

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