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

Judges 6:2

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