Judges 7:17

Verse

“Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said unto 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 ye do.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to them, Keep your eyes on me, and do what I do; when I come to the outer line of tents, whatever I do, you are to do the same.

Free Bible Version

“Watch me and follow my example,” he told them. “So when I get to the edge of the camp, do exactly what I do.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he sayd vnto them, Looke on me, and do likewise, when I come to the side of the hoste: euen as I do, so do you.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so shall ye do.

Translation for Translators

Then he said to them, “Watch me. When we come close to the enemy camp, spread out to surround the camp. Then do exactly what I do.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said to them, “Look at me and do what I do. Watch! When I come to the edge of the camp, you must do what I do.

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to them, Look on me, and do likewise: and behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be that as I do, so shall ye do.

World English Bible

He said to them, “Watch me, and do likewise. Behold, when I come to the outermost part of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so you shall do.

Young's Literal Translation

And he saith unto them, 'Look at me, and thus do; and lo, I am coming into the extremity of the camp — and it hath been — as I do so ye do;

Context

Gideon Defeats Midian

¹⁶And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each man a ram’s horn in one hand and a large jar in the other, containing a torch.¹⁷“Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do.¹⁸When I and all who are with me blow our horns, then you are also to blow your horns from all around the camp and shout, ‘For the LORD and for Gideon!’”

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Summary

In this verse, Gideon divides his men into three groups and equips each man with a trumpet and an empty jar with a torch inside. This unconventional battle strategy orchestrated by God demonstrates the importance of faith and obedience in achieving victory. The use of trumpets, jars, and torches symbolizes the power of God to bring confusion and defeat the enemy through unconventional means. Gideon's willingness to trust in God's plan, despite the odds, showcases the principle that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he said unto them, look on me, and do likewise,.... Observe what I do, and do the same, in blowing a trumpet, breaking a pitcher, and shouting with the words expressed by him: and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp; where the sentinels stood, and the watch was set: it shall be, that as I do, so shall ye do; and not before; a trumpet was not to be blown, nor a pitcher broken, nor a torch held out, nor a word spoken, till just they came to the outside of the camp: and then they were to observe the motions of Gideon, and do as he did.