Judg 7:22-25 | TNotes | STEP | 7:22 The fugitives fled in a southeasterly direction, past Beth-shan and toward the fords of the Jordan, trying to reach more friendly and favorable surroundings.

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‏ Judges 7:22-25

7:22 ^a The fugitives fled in a southeasterly direction, past Beth-shan and toward the fords of the Jordan, trying to reach more friendly and favorable surroundings.
7:24 ^b The shallow crossings of the Jordan were key to cutting off the escape of an army (cp. 3:28 ^c; 12:4-6 ^d).
7:25 ^e Oreb (“raven”) and Zeeb (“wolf”) were military leaders, in contrast to Zebah and Zalmunna, who were kings (8:5 ^f). This capture was commemorated in the subsequent names of the rock and winepress where they were captured.