Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites.
Parallel translations
- WEB The men of Israel were gathered together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued Midian.
- KJV And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after the Midianites.
- NKJV And the men of Israel gathered together from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and pursued the Midianites.
- NASB And the men of Israel were summoned from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued Midian.
- NLT Then Gideon sent for the warriors of Naphtali, Asher, and Manasseh, who joined in chasing the army of Midian.
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Men from Naphtali, Asher, and Manasseh are summoned to join the pursuit of the fleeing Midianites.
Overview
With the rout underway, Israelites from several tribes rally to chase down the defeated enemy. Their pursuit completes the deliverance that God began with the three hundred. The cooperation of the tribes shows God's people joining together to secure the victory He has won.
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Cross-references · 2
- Judg 6:35Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.
- 1 Sam 14:21–22And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps of the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan.
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