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34 The Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew his trumpet, summoning those who were in Abiezer to follow him.[a] 35 He sent messengers all throughout Manasseh, summoning them to follow him. He also sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they too gathered around him.

36 Gideon said to God, “If you intend to save Israel by my hands, as you have told me,

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 6:34 Here is another reference to the divine empowerment of the ones God calls to lead his people. Although Gideon is promised victory over the Midianites, he still needs an outward sign from God (v. 37).

34 Then the Spirit of the Lord came on(A) Gideon, and he blew a trumpet,(B) summoning the Abiezrites(C) to follow him. 35 He sent messengers throughout Manasseh, calling them to arms, and also into Asher,(D) Zebulun and Naphtali,(E) so that they too went up to meet them.(F)

36 Gideon said to God, “If you will save(G) Israel by my hand as you have promised—

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