And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried out to the Lord because of the Midianites,
Parallel translations
- WEB When the children of Israel cried to Yahweh because of Midian,
- KJV And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of the Midianites,
- BSB Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
- NASB Now it came about, when the sons of Israel cried out to the Lord on account of Midian,
- NLT When they cried out to the Lord because of Midian,
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Quick answer
When Israel cried to the Lord because of Midian, He responded, beginning the path to deliverance.
Overview
This verse notes that Israel's cry reached Yahweh and prompted His response. Rather than immediately sending a deliverer, God first sends a prophet, showing that true rescue begins with a word that addresses the people's sin. God's mercy meets His people's cry, but on His own terms and in His own order.
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Israel's cycle of sin and rescue through flawed deliverers cries out for a Savior who never fails — the true and final Judge and Deliverer who saves his people not for a season but forever.
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