Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him. New Living Translation Then the Spirit of the LORD clothed Gideon with power. He blew a ram’s horn as a call to arms, and the men of the clan of Abiezer came to him. English Standard Version But the Spirit of the LORD clothed Gideon, and he sounded the trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called out to follow him. Berean Standard Bible So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. King James Bible But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. New King James Version But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon; then he blew the trumpet, and the Abiezrites gathered behind him. New American Standard Bible So the Spirit of the LORD covered Gideon like clothing; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together to follow him. NASB 1995 So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together to follow him. NASB 1977 So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together to follow him. Legacy Standard Bible But the Spirit of Yahweh clothed Gideon; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together to follow him. Amplified Bible So the Spirit of the LORD clothed Gideon [and empowered him]; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together [as a militia] to follow him. Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of the LORD enveloped Gideon, and he blew the ram’s horn and the Abiezrites rallied behind him. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Spirit of the LORD took control of Gideon, and he blew the ram’s horn and the Abiezrites rallied behind him. American Standard Version But the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him. Contemporary English Version The LORD's Spirit took control of Gideon, and Gideon blew a trumpet as a signal for the men in the Abiezer clan to follow him. English Revised Version But the spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the LORD's Spirit gave Gideon strength. So Gideon blew the ram's horn to summon Abiezer's family to follow him. Good News Translation The spirit of the LORD took control of Gideon, and he blew a trumpet to call the men of the clan of Abiezer to follow him. International Standard Version So the Spirit of the LORD took control of Gideon, who blew a trumpet, mustering the descendants of Abiezer to follow him into battle. Majority Standard Bible So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram?s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. NET Bible The LORD's spirit took control of Gideon. He blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him. New Heart English Bible But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him. Webster's Bible Translation But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was called after him. World English Bible But Yahweh’s Spirit came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together to follow him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Spirit of YHWH has clothed Gideon, and he blows with a horn, and Abi-Ezer is called after him; Young's Literal Translation and the Spirit of Jehovah hath clothed Gideon, and he bloweth with a trumpet, and Abi-Ezer is called after him; Smith's Literal Translation And the spirit of Jehovah clothed Gideon, and he will strike upon the trumpet; and Abiezer will be called after him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the spirit of the Lord came upon Gedeon, and be sounded the trumpet and called together the house of Abiezer, to follow him. Catholic Public Domain Version But the Spirit of the Lord entered Gideon, who, sounding the trumpet, summoned the house of Abiezer so that he might follow him. New American Bible And Gideon was clothed with the spirit of the LORD, and he blew the horn summoning Abiezer to follow him. New Revised Standard Version But the spirit of the LORD took possession of Gideon; and he sounded the trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called out to follow him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Jezreel shouted his approval. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH clothed himself with Gedun, and he sounded out on the trumpet and he called Yizrael after him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the spirit of the LORD clothed Gideon; and he blew a horn; and Abiezer was gathered together after him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gedeon, and he blew with the horn, and Abiezer came to help after him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sign of the Fleece33Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel. 34So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. 35Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.… Cross References Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 1 Samuel 10:6 Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. 1 Samuel 16:13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. Luke 24:49 And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” 2 Chronicles 24:20 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Numbers 11:25 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. 1 Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Samuel 11:6 When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he burned with great anger. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 1 Kings 18:46 And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Micah 3:8 As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin. Treasury of Scripture But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him. the Spirit Judges 3:10 And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim. Judges 13:25 And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. Judges 14:19 And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. came upon. Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. blew Judges 3:27 And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them. Numbers 10:3 And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Abi-ezer Judges 6:11 And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites. Judges 8:2 And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer? Joshua 17:2 There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families. was gathered. Jump to Previous Abiezer Abi-Ezer Abiezrites Abiez'rites Blew Bloweth Clothed Horn Possession Sound Sounded Spirit Summoning Together TrumpetJump to Next Abiezer Abi-Ezer Abiezrites Abiez'rites Blew Bloweth Clothed Horn Possession Sound Sounded Spirit Summoning Together TrumpetJudges 6 1. The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian8. A prophet rebukes them 11. An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance 17. Gideon's present is consumed with fire 24. Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom 28. Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal 33. Gideon's army 36. Gideon's signs So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon The phrase "the Spirit of the LORD came upon" is significant in the Old Testament, indicating divine empowerment for a specific task. In the context of Judges, this empowerment is often for deliverance or leadership. The Spirit's coming upon Gideon marks a pivotal moment where God equips him for the mission of delivering Israel from Midianite oppression. This divine empowerment is seen in other judges, such as Othniel (Judges 3:10) and Samson (Judges 14:6), highlighting a pattern where God raises leaders through His Spirit. This foreshadows the New Testament outpouring of the Holy Spirit on believers, empowering them for ministry (Acts 1:8). who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. He is known for his initial hesitance and need for reassurance from God. 2. Spirit of the LORD Refers to the divine empowerment given by God to individuals for specific tasks. In this context, it signifies God's presence and power enabling Gideon to lead. 3. Abiezrites A clan within the tribe of Manasseh, to which Gideon belonged. They were the first to be summoned by Gideon to join the fight against the Midianites. 4. Trumpet A shofar, typically made from a ram's horn, used in ancient Israel for signaling and gathering people, especially for battle. 5. Midianites A nomadic people who oppressed Israel during the time of the judges, leading to the Israelites' cry for deliverance. Teaching Points Divine EmpowermentJust as Gideon was empowered by the Spirit of the LORD, believers today are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's purposes in their lives. God's Choice of Leaders God often chooses unlikely individuals to lead and deliver His people, reminding us that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Responding to God's Call Gideon's response to God's call, despite his initial fear, encourages us to step out in faith when God calls us to action. Community and Support Gideon's summoning of the Abiezrites highlights the importance of community and support in fulfilling God's mission. Faith in Action Gideon's account challenges us to put our faith into action, trusting in God's power rather than our own abilities.(34) Came upon Gideon.--Literally, clothed Gideon. See Judges 3:10 (Othniel); Judges 11:29 (Jephthah); Judges 13:25 (Samson). This forcible figure is found also in 1Chronicles 12:18 ( Amasai); 2Chronicles 24:20 (Zechariah); Psalm 59:17; and in the New Testament, Luke 24:49 (endus?sthe); Galatians 3:27 (enedusasthe Christon); 1Peter 5:5 (enkomb?sasthe). . . . Verse 34. - The Spirit of the Lord, etc. See Judges 3:10; Judges 11:29; Judges 13:25; Judges 14:6, 19; cf. Isaiah 11:2; Isaiah 61:1; John 20:22; Acts 13:2; Acts 20:28; and 1 Corinthians 12:4. Abi-ezer. His own family (ver. 11; see Joshua 17:2). In Numbers 26:30 the name appears as Jeezer, by a very defective transliteration - Aiezer represents the Hebrew letters. The b has probably fallen out by accident. Here we have the immediate fruit of Gideon s daring in the cause of God. The whole family of Abi-ezer, numbering probably thousands, sprang to his side. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So the Spiritוְר֣וּחַ (wə·rū·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came upon לָבְשָׁ֖ה (lā·ḇə·šāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe Gideon, גִּדְע֑וֹן (giḏ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1439: Gideon -- a judge of Israel and he blew וַיִּתְקַע֙ (way·yiṯ·qa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (baš·šō·w·p̄ār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn and rallied וַיִזָּעֵ֥ק (way·yiz·zā·‘êq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly the Abiezrites אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר (’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 44: Abiezer -- 'my father is help', a Manassite, also a Benjamite behind him. אַחֲרָֽיו׃ (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part Links Judges 6:34 NIVJudges 6:34 NLT Judges 6:34 ESV Judges 6:34 NASB Judges 6:34 KJV Judges 6:34 BibleApps.com Judges 6:34 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:34 Chinese Bible Judges 6:34 French Bible Judges 6:34 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:34 But the Spirit of Yahweh came (Jd Judg. 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