Judges 6:17

"The LORD said to him, “Surely I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.”"

Key Reflection

In Judges 6:17, God reassures Gideon that He will protect and empower him to defeat the Midianites, despite their overwhelming numbers. This promise reflects a common motif in ancient Near Eastern warfare where a small group could triumph over larger forces with divine assistance, emphasizing faith and obedience as key factors in victory.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A sign -If the Angel ate of Gideon’s present it would be a conclusive proof of the reality of the vision. (CompareJohn 21:9-13;Luke 24:37-43;Acts 10:41.) It would also be a token of God’s goodwill to Gideon. CompareGenesis 18:3.

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