And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.
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Interpretation
Two chief commanders of the host of Midian were taken and slain by the men of Ephraim. It were to be wished that we all did as these did, and that where help is needed, that it were willingly and readily performed by another.
Glossary
- Midian Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Al Bad.
- Beth-barah Place
- House of crossing, a place south of the scene of Gideon’s victory ( Judg. 7:24 ). Modern identification: Wadi al Fara.
- Jordan Place
- Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.