Judg 7:2 | TNotes | STEP | 7:2 The Lord does not require a large force to save his people (cp. 1 Sam 14:6 ). A large number might even have hindered success because the element of surprise was crucial to the Lord’s battle plan. Gideon was to pare down the army to maintain godly humility, not for reasons of military strategy.

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‏ Judges 7:2

7:2 ^a The Lord does not require a large force to save his people (cp. 1 Sam 14:6 ^b). A large number might even have hindered success because the element of surprise was crucial to the Lord’s battle plan. Gideon was to pare down the army to maintain godly humility, not for reasons of military strategy.