Judg 8:4 | MHM | STEP | Gideon Pursues the Midianites After the initial victory over the Midianites, Gideon continued to chase the fleeing enemy. Though the main battle had been won, he was determined to complete the defeat by capturing or killing the remaining leaders. This shows Gideon’s courage and persistence, trusting in God’s power even when facing difficulties. Gideon also dealt firmly with those Israelites who refused to support him during this campaign. v. 4 : Gideon pursued the Midianites with his 300 men, who now took up swords and spears instead of trumpets and torches. Though they were tired, they pressed on without giving up. God had promised victory through these 300 men, and Gideon trusted that promise more than any number of soldiers (Judges 7:7 ). He was determined to destroy the enemy completely, not just drive them out of the land (Job 18:18 ).

‏ Judges 8:4

Gideon Pursues the Midianites

After the initial victory over the Midianites, Gideon continued to chase the fleeing enemy. Though the main battle had been won, he was determined to complete the defeat by capturing or killing the remaining leaders. This shows Gideon’s courage and persistence, trusting in God’s power even when facing difficulties. Gideon also dealt firmly with those Israelites who refused to support him during this campaign.

v. 4: Gideon pursued the Midianites with his 300 men, who now took up swords and spears instead of trumpets and torches. Though they were tired, they pressed on without giving up. God had promised victory through these 300 men, and Gideon trusted that promise more than any number of soldiers (Judges 7:7 ^a). He was determined to destroy the enemy completely, not just drive them out of the land (Job 18:18 ^b).