Judges 6:34

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

Modern
So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.
Traditional
But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abi–ezer was gathered after him.
Literal
And the Spirit of YHWH came upon Gideon, and he blew on the shofar, and the Abiezrites gathered behind him.
Latin
Spiritus autem Domini induit Gedeon, qui clangens buccina convocavit domum Abiezer, ut sequeretur se.

Original

Hebrew
English
So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.

Notes

As with other inspired leaders in Judges, the spirit gave Gideon power. Paul often uses a similar metaphor in his letters (for example, Romans 13:12; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 4:24; 6:11; Colossians 3:10, 12, 14).

Events

People

Abiezer: Clan of Manasseh, home of Gideon Gideon: Judge of Israel; defeated Midianites; tested and reassured by God

Glossary

Abiezer Abiezrite Armageddon Asher (Tribe) Gideon Gilead (Place) Judges, Book of Midian, Midianite Numbers, Book of Spirit of God

Topics

Abiezer: Also Called Jeezer, Progenitor of the Abiezrites Armies: Rendezvous of Sounding a Trumpet Decision: Gideon Gideon: Leads an Army Against and Defeats the Midianites Holy Spirit: Inspiration of Gideon Judge: Gideon Prophets: Inspiration of The Amalekites: Overcome by Gideon The Armies of Israel: Collected by Sound of Trumpets Trumpet: To Summon Soldiers by Gideon