Judges 7:9 cpdv — In the same night, the Lord said to him: “Rise up, and descend into the camp. For I have delivered them into your hand.

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"In the same night, the Lord said to him: “Rise up, and descend into the camp. For I have delivered them into your hand. "

— Judges 7:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 7 — Context

6

And so the number of those who had lapped the water, by bringing it with the hand to the mouth, was three hundred men. And all the remainder of the multitude drank by bending the knee.

7

And the Lord said to Gideon: “By the three hundred men who lapped the water, I will free you, and I will deliver Midian into your hand. But let all the remainder of the multitude return to their place.”

8

And so, taking food and trumpets in accord with their number, he instructed all the rest of the multitude to go back to their tents. And with the three hundred men, he gave himself to the conflict. Now the camp of Midian was below, in the valley.

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In the same night, the Lord said to him: “Rise up, and descend into the camp. For I have delivered them into your hand.

10

But if you dread to go alone, let your servant Purah descend with you.

11

And when you will hear what they are saying, then your hands will be strengthened, and you will descend more confidently to the camp of the enemy.” Therefore, he descended with his servant Purah into a portion of the camp, where there was a watch of armed men.

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But Midian, and Amalek, and all the eastern peoples lay spread out in the valley, like a multitude of locusts. Their camels, too, were innumerable, like the sand that lies on the shore of the sea.

Judges 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 7:9 say?
Judges 7:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “In the same night, the Lord said to him: “Rise up, and descend into the camp. For I have delivered them into your hand. ”
Where is Judges 7:9 in the Bible?
Judges 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 7, verse 9.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 7:9.
What translation should I read Judges 7:9 in?
Judges 7:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 7:9?
Judges 7:9 reads (CPDV): “In the same night, the Lord said to him: “Rise up, and descend into the camp. For I have delivered them into your hand. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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