has a number of personal servants (at least ten but again most likely more; see 6:27), Gideon’s objections based on his social and/or economic standing ring false. Gideon is projecting a false sense of humility and inadequacy to avoid his call to deliver Israel. Yahweh sees through this facade. In 6:16 he repeats that his presence is with Gideon, a reality that overcomes any shortcomings that Gideon may possess or objections that he might raise. With Yahweh’s presence, victory will be a simple task.