Judges 6:33

The Sign of the Fleece · Judges 6:33–40
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Translations

Modern
Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.
Traditional
Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.
Literal
And all the Midianite and Amalekite and the sons of the East gathered together, and they passed over and encamped in the Valley of Jezreel.
Latin
Igitur omnis Madian, et Amalec, et orientales populi, congregati sunt simul: et transeuntes Jordanem, castrametati sunt in valle Jezraël.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.

Notes

The nomadic coalition (Judges 6:1–6) camped at the eastern end of the Jezreel Valley. This valley separated Israel’s central tribes from the Galilean hills.

Theme notes and profiles

Gideon The Amalekites

Events

Places

Amalek: A nomadic people, descendants of Esau, enemies of Israel East: A direction associated with invading armies and nomadic tribes Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges Valley of Jezreel: A fertile valley in northern Israel, site of many battles

Glossary

Abiezer Abiezrite Amalek, Amalekites Armageddon Asher (Tribe) Gideon Gilead (Place) Judges, Book of Midian, Midianite Mount Gilboa Numbers, Book of People of the East Valley of Jezreel

Topics

Decision: Gideon Gideon: Leads an Army Against and Defeats the Midianites Jezreel: A Valley: Place of Gideon's Battle with the Midianites Judge: Gideon Midianites with Amalek Opposed Gideon The Amalekites: Overcome by Gideon