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He said to them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outermost part of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so shall you do.

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Leadership by Example

Commentators explain that Gideon didn't just issue commands; he provided a direct example, telling his men, "Look on me, and do likewise." This emphasizes the power of exemplary leadership and the necessity of disciplined, unified obedience. The success of God's plan hinged on the soldiers carefully watching their leader and imitating his actions precisely.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 7:17

19th Century

Bishop

Look on me. —He showed all the three hundred the way in which he wished them, at a given signal, to break the pitchers, w…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 7:17

17th Century

Pastor

And he said unto them, look on me, and do likewise
Observe what I do, and do the same, in blowing a trumpet, breakin…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 7:16–22

17th Century

Minister

This method of defeating the Midianites may be understood as exemplifying the destruction of the devil's kingdom in the world���a destruction accom…