Judges 7:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah

American Standard Version (1901)

But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Purah thy servant down to the camp:

Bible in Basic English

But if you have fear of going down, take your servant Purah with you and go down to the tents;

Free Bible Version

But if you are afraid to go down, go with your servant Purah to the camp.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if thou feare to go downe, then go thou, and Phurah thy seruant downe to the hoste,

King James (Authorized) Version

But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:

Translation for Translators

But if you are afraid to attack them by yourself, take your servant Purah with you.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if you are afraid to go down, go down to the camp with Purah your servant,

Noah Webster Bible

But if thou fearest to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:

World English Bible

But if you are afraid to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp.

Young's Literal Translation

and if thou art afraid to go down — go down, thou and Phurah thy young man, unto the camp,

Context

The Sword of Gideon

⁹That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand.¹⁰But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah¹¹and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp.

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Summary

In Judges 7:10, God instructs Gideon to go down to the Midianite camp, assuring him that He will deliver the enemy into his hands. This command demonstrates God's sovereignty and power, as He orchestrates the victory even before the battle begins. By reducing Gideon's army from thousands to just 300 men, God shows that success does not depend on human strength but on His divine intervention. This verse highlights the importance of trusting in God's plan and following His guidance, even when it seems illogical or risky. Ultimately, the story of Gideon's victory serves as a reminder that God can accomplish great things through those who have faith and obedience.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But if thou fear to go down,.... With his little army, to attack a numerous host in the night, then he is directed to take this step first: go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host; in a private manner; perhaps this man was his aid-de-camp, or however a trusty servant in whom he could confide, as well as valiant: more it was not proper to take in such a secret expedition, and the fewer the better to trust, and less liable to the observation of the enemy; and yet it was proper to have one with him, being company and animating, and who would be a witness with him of what should be heard; in like manner, and for like reasons, as Diomedes and Ulysses went into the Trojan army (y). (y) Homer. Iliad. 10. ver. 222, &c.