Judges 8:3

Translations

Modern

God has delivered Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian, into your hand. What was I able to do compared to you?” When he had said this, their anger against him subsided.

Traditional

God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.

Literal

Into your hands God has delivered the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. And what was I able to do compared to you?” Then their spirit subsided toward him when he said this word.

Latin

In manus vestras Dominus tradidit principes Madian, Oreb et Zeb: quid tale facere potui, quale vos fecistis? Quod cum locutus esset, requievit spiritus eorum, quo tumebant contra eum.

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English

God has delivered Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian, into your hand. What was I able to do compared to you?” When he had said this, their anger against him subsided.

Notes

Judges 8:1–3

Ephraim, the leading tribe of the north-central hill country, produced only a minor judge named Tola (Judges 10:1). The Ephraimites felt left out of the battle because they wanted a share of the spoils. When called, they completed the task. Gideon responded with grace and humility, calming Ephraim’s anger (see Proverbs 15:1; compare with Jephthah, Judges 12:1–4). The victories of Gideon and Ephraim over Oreb and Zeeb and their armies became legendary (compare Psalm 83:11–12; Isaiah 10:26).

Judges 6:1–8:35

Gideon's time as a judge ends the first era of judges.

Theme notes and profiles

Gideon Social Chaos in Judges

Events

Deliverance by Gideonc. 1251 BC

Related verses

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Judges 7:24–25
Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah.
Psalm 115:1
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.
Psalm 44:3
For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
John 4:37
For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true.
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Psalm 118:14–16
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
Romans 15:18–19
I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,
Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.
Romans 12:6
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

People

Oreb: Midianite prince, killed by Ephraimites Zeeb: Midianite prince defeated by Gideon

Places

Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges

Glossary

Ephraim, Tribe of Gideon Judges, Book of Midian, Midianite Oreb Zebah and Zalmunna

Topics

Flattery by Gideon Gideon: Reproaches the Ephraimites for not Joining in the Campaign Against the Midianites God: Preserver: Under Gideon Israel: Under the Judges: Seven Years of Bondage to the Midianites; Delivered by Gideon Meekness: Gideon Oreb: A Prince of Midian, Overcome by Gideon and Killed by the Ephraimites Prudence: Gideon Tact of Gideon Tribe of Ephraim: Remonstrated with Gideon for not Calling Them Sooner Against Zeeb: A Prince of Midian

Judges 8:3

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