Judges 7:8

"The LORD said to Gideon, “I will save you by the three hundred men who lapped, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, each to his own place.”"

Key Reflection

In Judges 7:8, the Lord instructs Gideon to select only three hundred men who demonstrated their loyalty and trust in God by lapping water directly from their hands rather than using containers. This detail highlights Gideon's faithfulness as he leads these chosen warriors against the Midianites, illustrating how even a small and seemingly insignificant group can accomplish great things when guided by divine wisdom and faith. The act of lapping water was a common practice in ancient Israel, but its significance here underscores the importance of humble obedience and trust in God’s plan.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The sense is, “And they (the three hundred) took the victuals and trumpets of the people (all the people ofJudges 7:7) into their hands.” so that each of the three hundred should have a trumpet and a pitcher.

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