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Judges covers a dark time in Israel’s history, and the narrative often leaves the reader shocked at the actions of God’s people. In spite of Israel’s unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. He, not the leaders he raises up, is the hero of the story. Way helps the reader understand this perplexing text, using two interpretive questions: What is wrong with this picture? Where is God in this story? ...

God is revealed in this passage as the victorious commander of the armies of Israel. God’s promise of his presence with Gideon (6:16) is fulfilled as his Spirit has “donned” Gideon (6:34–35), making it possible for him to summon the northern tribes (minus Issachar, as in chap. 1). God also makes it very clear to Gideon and to Israel that God must receive all the glory for this deliverance (7:2; contrast with 8:22). So he drastically reduces the size of Gideon’s army by purging
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