Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran.
Parallel translations
- WEB They each stood in his place around the camp; and all the army ran; and they shouted, and put them to flight.
- KJV And they stood every man in his place round about the camp; and all the host ran, and cried, and fled.
- NKJV And every man stood in his place all around the camp; and the whole army ran and cried out and fled.
- NASB And each stood in his place around the camp; and all the army ran, crying out as they fled.
- NLT Each man stood at his position around the camp and watched as all the Midianites rushed around in a panic, shouting as they ran to escape.
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Quick answer
Standing still around the camp, Gideon's men watch as the panicked enemy army runs, cries out, and flees.
Overview
The three hundred simply hold their positions while the Midianite host erupts into panic and flight. The victory comes not by Israel's fighting but by God-sent terror within the enemy camp. This vivid scene shows that the Lord can overthrow the mightiest foe without His people lifting a sword.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Prov 28:1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- 2 Kgs 7:6–7For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.”
- Exod 14:25He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”
- 2 Chr 20:17You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”
- Exod 14:13–14But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
- Isa 30:15For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.”
- Isa 30:7Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.
- Job 15:21–22Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.
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