Lux Domini
And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.

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Interpretation

Gideon's men were faint, yet pursuing; fatigued with what they had done, yet eager to do more against their enemies. It is many a time the true Christian's case, fainting, and yet pursuing.

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This thought runs through Judges 8:4-5.

Judges 8:4 Judges 8:5

Glossary

Midian Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Al Bad.
Succoth Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Deir Alla.