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Judges 6:32-34
Contemporary English Version
Judges 6:32-34
Contemporary English Version
32 That same day, Joash changed Gideon's name to Jerubbaal, explaining, “He tore down Baal's altar, so let Baal take revenge himself.”[a]
Gideon Defeats the Midianites
33 All the Midianites, Amalekites, and other eastern nations got together and crossed the Jordan River. Then they invaded the land of Israel and set up camp in Jezreel Valley.
34 The Lord's Spirit took control of Gideon, and Gideon blew a trumpet as a signal for the men in the Abiezer clan to follow him.
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- 6.32 Jerubbaal … take revenge himself: In Hebrew, “Jerubbaal” means “Let Baal take revenge.”
Judges 6:32-34
New International Version
Judges 6:32-34
New International Version
32 So because Gideon broke down Baal’s altar, they gave him the name Jerub-Baal[a](A) that day, saying, “Let Baal contend with him.”
33 Now all the Midianites, Amalekites(B) and other eastern peoples(C) joined forces and crossed over the Jordan and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.(D) 34 Then the Spirit of the Lord came on(E) Gideon, and he blew a trumpet,(F) summoning the Abiezrites(G) to follow him.
Footnotes
- Judges 6:32 Jerub-Baal probably means let Baal contend.
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