Judges 7:23
New International Version
Israelites from Naphtali, Asher and all Manasseh were called out, and they pursued the Midianites.

New Living Translation
Then Gideon sent for the warriors of Naphtali, Asher, and Manasseh, who joined in chasing the army of Midian.

English Standard Version
And the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali and from Asher and from all Manasseh, and they pursued after Midian.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites.

King James Bible
And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after the Midianites.

New King James Version
And the men of Israel gathered together from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and pursued the Midianites.

New American Standard Bible
And the men of Israel were summoned from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued Midian.

NASB 1995
The men of Israel were summoned from Naphtali and Asher and all Manasseh, and they pursued Midian.

NASB 1977
And the men of Israel were summoned from Naphtali and Asher and all Manasseh, and they pursued Midian.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the men of Israel were summoned from Naphtali and Asher and all Manasseh, and they pursued Midian.

Amplified Bible
The men of Israel were summoned together from [the tribes of] Naphtali and Asher and all Manasseh, and they pursued Midian.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel were called from Naphtali, Asher, and Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel were called from Naphtali, Asher, and Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites.

American Standard Version
And the men of Israel were gathered together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after Midian.

Contemporary English Version
Gideon sent word for more Israelite soldiers to come from the tribes of Naphtali, Asher, and both halves of Manasseh to help fight the Midianites.

English Revised Version
And the men of Israel were gathered together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after Midian.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The men of Israel were summoned from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh to help pursue the troops of Midian.

Good News Translation
Then men from the tribes of Naphtali, Asher, and both parts of Manasseh were called out, and they pursued the Midianites.

International Standard Version
Israeli soldiers were called out from the territories of Naphtali, Asher, and throughout Manasseh, and they chased after the Midianites.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites.

NET Bible
Israelites from Naphtali, Asher, and Manasseh answered the call and chased the Midianites.

New Heart English Bible
The men of Israel were gathered together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after Midian.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the men of Israel assembled out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued the Midianites.

World English Bible
The men of Israel were gathered together out of Naphtali, out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued Midian.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the men of Israel are called from Naphtali, and from Asher, and from all Manasseh, and pursue after Midian.

Young's Literal Translation
And the men of Israel are called from Naphtali, and from Asher, and from all Manasseh, and pursue after Midian.

Smith's Literal Translation
And a man of Israel will be called from Naphtali, and from Asher, and from Manasseh, and they will pursue after Midian.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Fleeing as far as Bethsetta, and the border of Abelmahula in Tebbath. But the men of Israel shouting from Nephtali and Aser, and from all Manasses pursued after Madian.

Catholic Public Domain Version
fleeing as far as Bethshittah, and the base of Abelmeholah in Tabbath. But the men of Israel pursued Midian, shouting from Naphtali and Asher, and from all of Manasseh.

New American Bible
The Israelites were called to arms from Naphtali, from Asher, and from all Manasseh, and they pursued Midian.

New Revised Standard Version
And the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali and from Asher and from all Manasseh, and they pursued after the Midianites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the men of Israel gathered themselves together from Naphtali and from Asher and from all Manasseh, and pursued the Midianites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Israel cried out from Naphtali and from Ashir and from all Manasheh and pursued after Midian
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the men of Israel were gathered together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after Midian.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the host fled as far as Bethseed Tagaragatha Abel-meula to Tabath; and the men of Israel from Nephthali, and from Aser, and from all Manasse, came to help, and followed after Madiam.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Gideon Defeats Midian
22And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. 23Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites. 24Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah.…

Cross References
Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

1 Samuel 14:20-23
Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. / And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps to join the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. / When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit. ...

2 Chronicles 20:22-24
The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped.

Isaiah 9:4
For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.

Psalm 83:9-11
Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, / who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground. / Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,

Joshua 7:2-5
Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. / On returning to Joshua, they reported, “There is no need to send all the people; two or three thousand men are enough to go up and attack Ai. Since the people of Ai are so few, you need not wear out all our people there.” / So about three thousand men went up, but they fled before the men of Ai. ...

1 Samuel 17:52
Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron.

2 Kings 7:6-7
For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.

Isaiah 10:26
And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt.

Exodus 15:9-10
The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’ / But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.

1 Kings 20:29-30
For seven days the armies camped opposite each other, and on the seventh day the battle ensued, and the Israelites struck down the Arameans—a hundred thousand foot soldiers in one day. / The rest of them fled into the city of Aphek, where the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand of the remaining men. Ben-hadad also fled to the city and hid in an inner room.

2 Samuel 8:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.

2 Samuel 22:15
He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.

Psalm 18:14
He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.

Isaiah 41:15-16
Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. / You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel.


Treasury of Scripture

And the men of Israel gathered themselves together out of Naphtali, and out of Asher, and out of all Manasseh, and pursued after the Midianites.

Judges 6:35
And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.

1 Samuel 14:21,22
Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan…

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Judges 7
1. Gideon's army of thirty-two thousand is brought to three hundred
9. He is encouraged by the dream and interpretation of the burley cake
16. His plan of trumpets and lamps in pitchers
24. The Ephraimites take Oreb and Zeeb














Then the men of Israel
This phrase signifies a collective action by the Israelites, emphasizing unity and obedience to God's call. The term "men of Israel" refers to the warriors from the tribes of Israel, highlighting their identity as God's chosen people. Historically, the Israelites were often called to battle under divine guidance, and this moment reflects their readiness to act in faith. The Hebrew root for "Israel" (יִשְׂרָאֵל, Yisra'el) means "God prevails," reminding us of the divine power that undergirds their efforts.

were called
The calling of the men signifies a divine summons to action. In the Hebrew context, a call often implies a response to God's will. This calling is not merely a human initiative but a response to God's deliverance plan. The Hebrew verb "קָרָא" (qara) can mean to call out or proclaim, suggesting a public and authoritative summons that demands attention and action.

from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh
These tribes represent a significant portion of the northern tribes of Israel. Naphtali and Asher were located in the northern part of the Promised Land, while Manasseh was a large tribe with territories on both sides of the Jordan River. The inclusion of these tribes indicates a broad coalition against the Midianites, showing that the threat was significant enough to unite these diverse groups. Historically, these tribes had varying degrees of military strength and resources, but their unity here underscores the importance of collective action in the face of oppression.

and they pursued the Midianites
The pursuit of the Midianites marks a turning point in the battle, demonstrating the Israelites' shift from defense to offense. The verb "pursued" (רָדַף, radaph) in Hebrew conveys a sense of relentless pursuit, often used in military contexts to describe chasing down an enemy. This action reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to deliver the Midianites into the hands of Israel, as seen earlier in the chapter. The Midianites, historically known as nomadic traders and raiders, had oppressed Israel, and their defeat signifies God's deliverance and justice.

(23) Out of Naphtali.--Doubtless these pursuers were some of those who had left Gideon's camp before the victory. Those of Naphtali and Asher might pursue the flying Midianites northwards (if Beth-shittah is the same Shultah), and those of Manasseh might pursue those who fled southwards to the lower fords.

Verse 23. - The men of Israel, etc. Gideon's disbanded army got together again very quickly when they heard of the flight of the Midianites. Zebulun is not mentioned.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the men
אִֽישׁ־ (’îš-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

were called out
וַיִּצָּעֵ֧ק (way·yiṣ·ṣā·‘êq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim

from
וּמִן־ (ū·min-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

Naphtali,
מִנַּפְתָּלִ֥י (min·nap̄·tā·lî)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them

Asher,
אָשֵׁ֖ר (’ā·šêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine

and
וּמִן־ (ū·min-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Manasseh,
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

and they pursued
וַֽיִּרְדְּפ֖וּ (way·yir·də·p̄ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute

the Midianites.
מִדְיָֽן׃ (miḏ·yān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4080: Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled


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