Judg 6:2 | NET2full | STEP | The Midianites overwhelmed Israel . Because of Midian the Israelites made shelters for themselves in the hills , caves , and strongholds .

‏ Judges 6:2

2 The Midianites ^{▼▼tn Heb “the hand of Midian.”} overwhelmed Israel. ^{▼▼tn Heb “The hand of Midian was strong against Israel.”} Because of Midian the Israelites made shelters ^{▼▼tn Or possibly “secret storage places.” The Hebrew word occurs only here in the Hebrew Bible.} for themselves in the hills, caves, and strongholds.