³ God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the leaders of Midian, into your control. What was I able to do compared to you?” When he said this, their anger calmed down.

⁴ Meanwhile, Gideon and the 300 soldiers with him came to the Jordan, exhausted but continuing their pursuit. ⁵ He told the men of Succoth, “Please give loaves of bread to the soldiers who are following behind me. They’re tired, and I’m pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.”