Judges 6:11-22
Summary for Judg 6:11-32: 6:11-32 a Gideon encountered the angel of the Lord and emerged as a hero. He overthrew the syncretistic Baal cult of his family and town and called his people to fight in the Lord’s name.6:12 b Mighty hero translates a Hebrew term that is elsewhere translated as “strong warriors” (Josh 6:2 c), pointing to Gideon’s potential military heroism, and as “the rich” (2 Kgs 15:20 d), pointing to his social standing as a member of a leading family.
• the Lord is with you: A commission to fight God’s war is usually accompanied by assurance of his presence (see Deut 1:30 e; Josh 1:1-9 f).
Summary for Judg 6:13-15: 6:13-15 g Like others called to be prophets or judges, Gideon was reluctant to obey. He questioned God’s presence and his own adequacy (see study note on 4:8; Exod 3:1–4:17 h; Jer 1:4-19 i).
6:15 j Gideon’s personal and clan status was itself insufficient to muster troops.
6:22 k Encounters with divine holiness are inherently dangerous (cp. Gen 32:30 l; Deut 5:4-5 m).
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