Judg 7:16 | MHM | STEP | The Midianites Surprised This passage describes how Gideon and his small army surprised and defeated the huge Midianite camp. God’s plan was not to defeat the enemy with weapons, but by causing fear and confusion. The attack was carefully planned, but the real victory came from God, who made the enemy destroy themselves. This story shows how God can use weak things—like trumpets, torches, and a few men—to bring about a great victory, so that all the glory goes to Him. v. 16-18 : Gideon divided his 300 men into three groups. Each man received a trumpet, a torch hidden in a clay jar, and instructions to watch Gideon and follow his lead (Judges 7:16-17 ). They were to do what he did: break the jars, show the torches, blow the trumpets, and shout, The sword of the Lord , and of Gideon! (Judges 7:18 ). This unexpected noise, light, and shouting at night would terrify the enemy.

‏ Judges 7:16

The Midianites Surprised

This passage describes how Gideon and his small army surprised and defeated the huge Midianite camp. God’s plan was not to defeat the enemy with weapons, but by causing fear and confusion. The attack was carefully planned, but the real victory came from God, who made the enemy destroy themselves. This story shows how God can use weak things—like trumpets, torches, and a few men—to bring about a great victory, so that all the glory goes to Him.

v. 16-18: Gideon divided his 300 men into three groups. Each man received a trumpet, a torch hidden in a clay jar, and instructions to watch Gideon and follow his lead (Judges 7:16-17 ^a). They were to do what he did: break the jars, show the torches, blow the trumpets, and shout, The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon! (Judges 7:18 ^b). This unexpected noise, light, and shouting at night would terrify the enemy.