Defeat of Midian

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: Judges
• Chapters: Judges 7
• Summary: The LORD reduces Gideon’s army to three hundred so Israel will know the victory is God’s.

Details

God dismisses the fearful and then reduces the army again at the water test. Gideon’s three hundred men carry trumpets, jars, and torches; the Midianite camp panics and turns on itself.

Key People Involved

• Gideon — Leads the three hundred

Key Places

• Ophrah — Gideon’s home context

Important Verses

“The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands…” — Judges 7:2

Cross-References

• Related events: Gideon’s Calling, Wool Test

Notes

God strips the army down so Israel cannot boast in itself.