Judges 7:22

Afrikaans 1933/1953

En toe die drie honderd op die ramshorings blaas, het die HERE die swaard van die een teen die ander gerig, ja, in die hele laer; en die laer het gevlug na Bet-Sitta, na Ser,da toe, tot by die oewer van Abel-Mehola by Tabbat.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, the 300 Israelites blew their trumpets, and God caused confusion among the Midianites, making them fight each other. The Midianites then fled in panic to various locations. This shows how God can use a small group to defeat a larger enemy through unexpected means.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a small army of toy soldiers. When you blow a whistle, all the enemy toys start fighting each other, even though they were supposed to be on the same team. This is what happened here, but with real people. God made the enemies fight each other so the Israelites could win.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Judges, written by various authors and compiled by Samuel around 900 BC. The audience was the Israelites who were facing threats from surrounding nations. The cultural setting was one of tribal warfare and divine intervention in battles.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can be applied to a small business competing with a large corporation. By using innovative strategies and staying focused, the smaller entity can outmaneuver the larger one, much like the Israelites did here.

Topics

• warfare
• divine intervention
• small vs. large
• confusion
• victory
• strategy

Related Verses

• Exodus 14:24
• 2 Chronicles 20:23
• 1 Samuel 14:20
• Joshua 10:10
• Deuteronomy 3:22

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the Midianites to fight each other?

God caused the Midianites to fight each other, creating confusion and allowing the smaller Israelite force to prevail.

How many Israelites were involved in this battle?

Three hundred Israelites were involved in the battle, using trumpets and lamps to create confusion among the Midianites.

What locations did the Midianites flee to?

The Midianites fled to Bethshittah, Zererath, the border of Abelmeholah, and Tabbath.

How does this verse relate to divine intervention in battles?

This verse illustrates God's direct involvement in battles, showing how He can use small numbers to achieve victory over larger forces.