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Victory Through Divine Terror
Commentators note that the word translated 'discomfited' actually means 'terrified.' The victory was achieved not just by military force, but by a divine panic that God inflicted upon the Midianite army. This terror caused the host to scatter, leaving their kings isolated and vulnerable for capture.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 8:12
19th Century
Bishop
When Zebah and Zalmunna fled. —In Psalms 83:13-14, we, perhaps, find a reminiscence of the precipitancy of their flight, like …
Charles Spurgeon
On Judges 8:12
19th Century
Preacher
There was an end to the tyranny of the Midianites. Gideon killed great numbers of them, and drove away those who still remained alive.
John Gill
On Judges 8:12
17th Century
Pastor
And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled
Their host being smitten and thrown into confusion by the sudden approach of Gideon…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 8:4–12
17th Century
Minister
Gideon's men were faint, yet pursuing; fatigued with what they had done, yet eager to do more against their enemies. It is often the true Christian…