Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Gideon and his three hundred men, exhausted yet keeping up the pursuit, came to the Jordan and crossed it. New Living Translation Gideon then crossed the Jordan River with his 300 men, and though exhausted, they continued to chase the enemy. English Standard Version And Gideon came to the Jordan and crossed over, he and the 300 men who were with him, exhausted yet pursuing. Berean Standard Bible Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit. King James Bible And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. New King James Version When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit. New American Standard Bible Then Gideon and the three hundred men who were with him came to the Jordan and crossed over, exhausted yet still pursuing. NASB 1995 Then Gideon and the 300 men who were with him came to the Jordan and crossed over, weary yet pursuing. NASB 1977 Then Gideon and the 300 men who were with him came to the Jordan and crossed over, weary yet pursuing. Legacy Standard Bible Then Gideon and the 300 men who were with him came to the Jordan and crossed over, weary yet pursuing. Amplified Bible So Gideon came to the Jordan and crossed over [the river], he and the three hundred men who were with him—exhausted, yet [still] pursuing [the enemy]. Christian Standard Bible Gideon and the three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it. They were exhausted but still in pursuit. Holman Christian Standard Bible Gideon and the 300 men came to the Jordan and crossed it. They were exhausted but still in pursuit. American Standard Version And Gideon came to the Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing. Contemporary English Version After Gideon and his 300 troops had chased the Midianites across the Jordan River, they were exhausted. English Revised Version And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gideon and his 300 men headed toward the Jordan River. They were exhausted when they crossed it, but they kept pursuing the enemy. Good News Translation By this time Gideon and his three hundred men had come to the Jordan River and had crossed it. They were exhausted, but were still pursuing the enemy. International Standard Version Meanwhile, Gideon and the 300 soldiers with him came to the Jordan, exhausted but continuing their pursuit. Majority Standard Bible Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit. NET Bible Now Gideon and his three hundred men had crossed over the Jordan River, and even though they were exhausted, they were still chasing the Midianites. New Heart English Bible Gideon came to the Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men who were with him, exhausted and famished. Webster's Bible Translation And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. World English Bible Gideon came to the Jordan and passed over, he and the three hundred men who were with him, faint, yet pursuing. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Gideon comes to the Jordan, passing over, he and the three hundred men who [are] with him—wearied, yet pursuing— Young's Literal Translation And Gideon cometh in unto the Jordan, passing over, he and the three hundred men who are with him -- wearied, and pursuing, Smith's Literal Translation And Gideon will come to Jordan to pass through, he and the three hundred men that are with him, faint and pursuing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Gedeon was come to the Jordan, he passed over it with the three hundred men, that were with him: who were so weary that they could not pursue after them that fled. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Gideon had arrived at the Jordan, he crossed over it with the three hundred men who were with him. And they were so weary that they were unable to pursue those who were fleeing. New American Bible When Gideon reached the Jordan and crossed it, he and his three hundred men were exhausted and famished. New Revised Standard Version Then Gideon came to the Jordan and crossed over, he and the three hundred who were with him, exhausted and famished. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Gideon came to the Jordan and passed over, he and the three hundred men who were with him, pursuing, yet faint from hunger. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Gedun came to the Jordan and he crossed over; he and the three hundred men of his people were running, and they were growing faint OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Gideon came to the Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Gedeon came to Jordan, and went over, himself and the three hundred with him, hungry, yet pursuing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gideon Defeats Zebah and Zalmunna…3God has delivered Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian, into your hand. What was I able to do compared to you?” When he had said this, their anger against him subsided. 4Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit. 5So Gideon said to the men of Succoth, “Please give my troops some bread, for they are exhausted, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.”… 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. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. 1 Samuel 30:10 because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 2 Timothy 2:3 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. ... 2 Samuel 22:30 For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall. Psalm 18:29 For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” 1 Kings 19:7-8 A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” / So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. Exodus 17:8-13 After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. / So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. ... Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ... Treasury of Scripture And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. faint 1 Samuel 14:28,29,31,32 Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint… 1 Samuel 30:10 But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor. 2 Corinthians 4:8,9,16 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; … Jump to Previous Crossed Exhausted Hundred Jordan Keeping Need Overcome Passed Passing Pursuing Pursuit Three Wearied Weariness WearyJump to Next Crossed Exhausted Hundred Jordan Keeping Need Overcome Passed Passing Pursuing Pursuit Three Wearied Weariness WearyJudges 8 1. Gideon pacifies the Ephraimites4. Succoth and Penuel refuse to deliver Gideon's army 10. Zebah and Zalmunna are taken 13. Succoth and Penuel are destroyed 17. Gideon revenges his brothers's death on Zebah and Zalmunna 22. He refuses government 24. His ephod the cause of idolatry 28. Midian subdued 29. Gideon's children, and death 33. The Israelites' idolatry and ingratitude Then Gideon and his three hundred men Gideon, also known as Jerubbaal, was a judge of Israel chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. His army was intentionally reduced by God from 32,000 to 300 men to demonstrate that victory would come through divine intervention rather than human strength (Judges 7:2-7). This small number highlights the miraculous nature of their victories and parallels the concept of God using the weak to shame the strong (1 Corinthians 1:27). came to the Jordan and crossed it exhausted yet still in pursuit Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. Known for his faith and obedience, despite initial hesitations. 2. Three Hundred Men The select group of warriors who accompanied Gideon, chosen by God through a process that emphasized faith and vigilance over numbers. 3. Jordan River A significant geographical landmark in Israel's history, often representing a boundary or transition point. Here, it symbolizes the perseverance and determination of Gideon and his men. 4. Exhaustion The physical state of Gideon and his men, highlighting their human limitations and the need for divine strength. 5. Pursuit The ongoing mission of Gideon and his men to defeat the Midianites, demonstrating their commitment to God's command despite physical weariness. Teaching Points Perseverance in FaithGideon's journey teaches us the importance of continuing God's work even when we are physically and emotionally exhausted. Our strength comes from the Lord. Divine Selection and Empowerment God often chooses the few and the humble to accomplish His purposes, as seen with Gideon's 300 men. Trust in God's selection and empowerment. Crossing Boundaries with Purpose The crossing of the Jordan signifies moving forward in faith, even when the path is challenging. We are called to step out in faith, trusting God's guidance. Relying on God's Strength In our weakness, God's strength is made perfect. Like Gideon, we must rely on God's power rather than our own. Commitment to God's Mission Despite exhaustion, Gideon and his men remained committed to their mission. We are encouraged to stay committed to God's calling in our lives.(4) And Gideon came to Jordan.--This verse resumes the narrative of Judges 7:23. The intermediate verses are an episode, and they are only here introduced by anticipation, in order to close the notice about the tribe of Ephraim. And passed over.--Literally, passing over; but the English Version is correct as to the meaning, and it may be regarded as certain that Succoth was to the east of Jordan. Faint, yet pursuing.--It may be doubted whether the usual application of these words is accurate. The LXX. render them, "fainting and hungry," and the Vulg., "and for weariness they could not overtake the fugitives." Literally it is, faint and pursuing, where the and is explanatory. "Exhausted and pursuing," 1 e., exhausted with pursuing (Keil). "In 1815 Mehemet All pursued the Arabs with such haste as to find himself without provisions, and had to be content with a few dates; but the result was a great success" (Ritter xii. 932). Verse 4. - Came to Jordan. The narrative goes back to Judges 7:24, to follow up the personal history of Gideon, from which the writer had been diverted to relate the result of Gideon's message to the Ephraimites, which is told in vers. 24 and 25, and Judges 8:1-3 (see Judges 7:25, note; Judges 2:1-6, note).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Gideonגִדְע֖וֹן (ḡiḏ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1439: Gideon -- a judge of Israel and his אִתּ֔וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among three וּשְׁלֹשׁ־ (ū·šə·lōš-) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice hundred מֵא֤וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred men הָאִישׁ֙ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person came וַיָּבֹ֥א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to the Jordan הַיַּרְדֵּ֑נָה (hay·yar·dê·nāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine [and] crossed it, עֹבֵ֣ר (‘ō·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on exhausted עֲיֵפִ֖ים (‘ă·yê·p̄îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5889: Faint, weary yet still in pursuit. וְרֹדְפִֽים׃ (wə·rō·ḏə·p̄îm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute Links Judges 8:4 NIVJudges 8:4 NLT Judges 8:4 ESV Judges 8:4 NASB Judges 8:4 KJV Judges 8:4 BibleApps.com Judges 8:4 Biblia Paralela Judges 8:4 Chinese Bible Judges 8:4 French Bible Judges 8:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 8:4 Gideon came to the Jordan and passed (Jd Judg. 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