Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He sent messengers throughout Manasseh, calling them to arms, and also into Asher, Zebulun and Naphtali, so that they too went up to meet them. New Living Translation He also sent messengers throughout Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, summoning their warriors, and all of them responded. English Standard Version And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh, and they too were called out to follow him. And he sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they went up to meet them. Berean Standard Bible Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him. Berean Literal Bible And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh, and he also gathered after him. And He sent messengers to Asher, and Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh, who also gathered behind him. He also sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. New American Standard Bible And he sent messengers throughout Manasseh, and they also were called together to follow him; and he sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. NASB 1995 He sent messengers throughout Manasseh, and they also were called together to follow him; and he sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. NASB 1977 And he sent messengers throughout Manasseh, and they also were called together to follow him; and he sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. Legacy Standard Bible And he sent messengers throughout Manasseh, and they also were called together to follow him; and he sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. Amplified Bible He sent messengers throughout [the tribe of] Manasseh, and the fighting men were also called together to follow him; and he sent messengers to [the tribes of] Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. Berean Annotated Bible Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh (causing to forget), as well as Asher (happy), Zebulun (exalted), and Naphtali (wrestling), so that they came up to meet him. Christian Standard Bible He sent messengers throughout all of Manasseh, who rallied behind him. He also sent messengers throughout Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, who also came to meet him. Holman Christian Standard Bible He sent messengers throughout all of Manasseh, who rallied behind him. He also sent messengers throughout Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, who also came to meet him. American Standard Version And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; and they also were gathered together after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. Contemporary English Version He also sent messengers to the tribes of Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, telling the men of these tribes to come and join his army. Then they set out toward the enemy camp. English Revised Version And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; and they also were gathered together after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. GOD'S WORD® Translation He also sent messengers throughout Manasseh to summon the people to follow him. The tribes of Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali were also summoned to follow him, and they went to meet the enemy in battle. Good News Translation He sent messengers throughout the territory of both parts of Manasseh to call them to follow him. He sent messengers to the tribes of Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they also came to join him. International Standard Version He sent messengers to the entire tribe of Manasseh, calling them to follow him, and he also sent word to the tribes of Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, calling them to meet him. NET Bible He sent messengers throughout Manasseh and summoned them to follow him as well. He also sent messengers throughout Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet him. New Heart English Bible He sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; and they also were gathered together after him: and he sent messengers to Asher, and to Zebulun, and to Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. Webster's Bible Translation And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was called after him: and he sent messengers to Asher, and to Zebulun, and to Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleCalling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him. World English Bible He sent messengers throughout all Manasseh, and they also were gathered together to follow him. He sent messengers to Asher, to Zebulun, and to Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has sent messengers into all Manasseh, and it is also called after him; and he has sent messengers into Asher, and into Zebulun, and into Naphtali, and they come up to meet them. Berean Literal Bible And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh, and he also gathered after him. And He sent messengers to Asher, and Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. Young's Literal Translation and messengers he hath sent into all Manasseh, and it also is called after him; and messengers he hath sent into Asher, and into Zebulun, and into Naphtali, and they come up to meet them. Smith's Literal Translation And he sent messengers in all Manasseh; and he also will be called after him: and he sent messengers in Asher, and in Zebulon, and in Naphtali; and they will come up to meet them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he sent messengers into all Manasses, and they also followed him: and other messengers into Aser and Zabulon and Nephtali, and they came to meet him. Catholic Public Domain Version And he sent messengers into all of Manasseh, who also followed him, and other messengers into Asher, and Zebulun, and Naphtali, who went to meet him. New American Bible He sent messengers throughout Manasseh, and they, too, were summoned to follow him; he also sent messengers throughout Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they advanced to meet the others. New Revised Standard Version He sent messengers throughout all Manasseh, and they too were called out to follow him. He also sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they went up to meet them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he sent his messengers throughout all Manasseh; and they also blew trumpets and followed him; and he sent his messengers to Asher and to Zebulun and to Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he sent his Messengers into all Manasheh and they called out also after him, and he sent also his Messengers to Ashir and to Zabalaun and to Naphtali, and they came up to meet them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; and they also were gathered together after him; and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Gedeon sent messengers into all Manasse, and into Aser, and into Zabulon, and into Nephthali; and he went up to meet them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sign of the Fleece…34So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. 35 Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him. 36Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said,… Cross References Calling them to arms Numbers 10:9 When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies. Judges 3:27 On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader. Deuteronomy 20:2-4 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. / For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh 1 Samuel 11:7 He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent them by messengers throughout the land of Israel, proclaiming, “This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not march behind Saul and Samuel.” Then the terror of the LORD fell upon the people, and they came out together as one man. 2 Chronicles 30:6 At the command of the king, the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: “Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria. 2 Chronicles 30:10 And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the people scorned and mocked them. as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali 1 Chronicles 12:33-37 From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. / From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. … Judges 4:10 where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. Judges 5:17-18 Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors. / Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. so that they came up to meet him 1 Chronicles 12:22 For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God. 2 Samuel 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 1 Samuel 22:2 And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. Judges 7:23-24 Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites. / Gideon 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. Judges 8:1-3 Then the men of Ephraim said to Gideon, “Why have you done this to us? Why did you fail to call us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they contended with him violently. / But Gideon answered them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the grape harvest of Abiezer? / God 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. 1 Samuel 14:20 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. 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. Treasury of Scripture And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers to Asher, and to Zebulun, and to Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. messengers 2 Chronicles 30:6-12 So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria… Jump to Previous Arms Asher Joined Manasseh Manas'seh Meet Messengers Naphtali Naph'tali Throughout Together Zebulun Zeb'ulunJump to Next Arms Asher Joined Manasseh Manas'seh Meet Messengers Naphtali Naph'tali Throughout Together Zebulun Zeb'ulunJudges 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 Calling them to arms This phrase indicates a mobilization for battle, a common practice in ancient Israel when facing external threats. The call to arms was a rallying cry for the tribes to unite against a common enemy, in this case, the Midianites. This reflects the tribal confederation system of Israel before the establishment of a monarchy, where leaders like Gideon would rise to deliver the people in times of crisis. Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali so that they came up to meet him Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonThe central figure in this passage, Gideon is called by God to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. He is a judge and military leader who demonstrates faith and obedience to God's call. 2. Manasseh One of the tribes of Israel, from which Gideon hails. Manasseh responds to Gideon's call to arms, showing unity and support for the mission against the Midianites. 3. Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali These are additional tribes of Israel that join Gideon in the battle. Their involvement signifies a collective effort among the tribes to confront their common enemy. 4. Midianites The oppressors of Israel during this period. They are a nomadic people who have been raiding and impoverishing the Israelites, prompting the need for deliverance. 5. Messengers Individuals sent by Gideon to rally the tribes. Their role is crucial in mobilizing the people for the impending battle. Teaching Points God's Call to LeadershipGod often calls ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary tasks. Like Gideon, we may feel inadequate, but God equips those He calls. Unity Among Believers The rallying of multiple tribes under Gideon's leadership underscores the importance of unity in facing common challenges. Believers today are called to work together in spiritual battles. Faith in Action Gideon's obedience in sending messengers and rallying the troops is an example of faith in action. We are called to step out in faith, trusting God to lead and provide. Divine Empowerment The account of Gideon reminds us that true strength and victory come from God. We must rely on His power rather than our own abilities. Responding to God's Call Just as the tribes responded to Gideon's call, we are encouraged to be responsive to God's call in our lives, ready to act when He directs us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 6:35?2. How does Judges 6:35 demonstrate Gideon's leadership in rallying the tribes? 3. What can we learn from Gideon's call to action in our own lives? 4. How does Judges 6:35 connect with God's promises to Israel in earlier scriptures? 5. In what ways can we respond to God's call like Gideon did? 6. How does Gideon's faith in Judges 6:35 inspire us to trust God today? 7. How does Judges 6:35 demonstrate God's call to leadership and courage? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 6:35? 9. How does Judges 6:35 reflect God's relationship with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 6? 11. What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher? 12. Judges 6:14-15: If Gideon was the least in his family, do other biblical records or genealogical data contradict or confirm his lowly status? 13. Judges 12:1-7 - How does the narrative align with or contradict earlier portrayals of tribal unity and cooperation in Judges? 14. Judges 6:11-12: How can we reconcile the claim of a physical angelic appearance to Gideon with scientific or historical scrutiny? What Does Judges 6:35 Mean Calling them to arms“Calling them to arms” captures Gideon’s immediate response to the Spirit of the LORD coming upon him (Judges 6:34). The phrase shows: • A sense of urgency—Midian’s oppression had gone on seven long years (Judges 6:1). • Gideon’s decisive faith—he moves from threshing wheat in hiding (Judges 6:11) to summoning Israel to battle. Cross references: when Saul cut up oxen and “sent messengers…saying, ‘This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not follow Saul and Samuel,’” the dread of the LORD fell on the people and they “came out as one man” (1 Samuel 11:7). Like Saul, Gideon understands that rallying God’s people requires swift, bold action under divine authority. Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh Manasseh is Gideon’s own tribe (Judges 6:15). By beginning there he: • Sets the example—leadership starts at home. • Answers earlier doubt—though he had called himself “the least in my father’s house” (Judges 6:15), he now steps into God-given authority. Cross references: Deborah summoned Barak from Naphtali, his tribe (Judges 4:6). Paul later preaches “to the Jew first” (Romans 1:16). God often starts renewal within familiar circles before extending it outward. As well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali These northern tribes bordered each other, forming a natural coalition against Midianite raiders who crossed the Jordan into that region (Judges 6:3–4). Consider: • Unity—tribal rivalries are set aside for a common, God-appointed mission. • Historical precedent—Deborah and Barak had already proven these tribes courageous (Judges 5:18). Cross references: in Judges 4, “Zebulun and Naphtali risked their lives on the heights of the battlefield.” Again, God chooses reliable allies for His deliverance plan. So that they came up to meet him The people’s positive response reveals: • Gideon’s new credibility—evidence of the Spirit’s empowerment (Judges 6:34). • Readiness of God’s remnant—the LORD preserved hearts willing to obey despite national apostasy. Cross references: shortly after, “men of Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh pursued the Midianites” (Judges 7:23). The same obedience appears when “day after day men came to David…a great army like the army of God” (1 Chronicles 12:22). summary Judges 6:35 shows Gideon, freshly empowered by God’s Spirit, summoning his own tribe and three neighboring tribes to confront Midian. His call is bold, his strategy begins at home, unity replaces tribal jealousy, and the people’s eager response confirms divine favor. The verse pictures faith in action: when God raises a deliverer, He also moves His people to stand together and follow. (35) Throughout all Manasseh.--The loyalty with which his own clan, the Abi-ezrites, rallied round him gave him a right to claim still wider support.Asher.--This tribe, by faithfulness on this occasion, partly redeemed its honour from the tarnish attached of its former defection. This time Asher did not linger on the sands of Accho or the rocks of the Tyrian Ladder. Issachar, however, as before, "bowed his shoulder to the yoke." Perhaps the fact that the Plain of Jezreel, the battle-field of Palestine, was in the domains of this tribe, though not far from the border of Manasseh (Joshua 17:16), was unfavourable to their independence and strength. The fierce and haughty character of the tribe of Ephraim, and their jealousy of any leader who did not come from themselves, may have prevented Gideon from risking a rebuff by sending to them. Zebulun, Naphtali.--These tribes again distinguished themselves, as in the campaign against Jabin (Judges 5:18). Verse 35. - He sent messengers, etc. Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali were the adjacent tribes - Manasseh (i.e. the half tribe of Manasseh, west of Jordan) on the south, Asher on the west, and Zebulun and Naphtali on the north. Three of these were the very tribes who had fought under Barak, and it is pleasing to see Asher now joined with them instead of abiding in his breaches. This ready compliance with the call was the consequence of the Spirit of the Lord being upon Gideon. Came up. No doubt Gideon was eneamped upon one of the southern hills that overlooked the plain, probably Gilboa, just as Barak was on Mount Tabor (see ch. 8:8-12). To meet them, i.e. Gideon and the Abi-ezrites.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Callingוַיִזָּעֵ֥ק (way·yiz·zā·‘êq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly them to arms, אַחֲרָ֑יו (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part [Gideon] sent שָׁלַ֣ח (šā·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out messengers וּמַלְאָכִים֙ (ū·mal·’ā·ḵîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Manasseh, מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה (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 as well as גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and Asher, בְּאָשֵׁ֤ר (bə·’ā·šêr) Preposition-b | 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 Zebulun, וּבִזְבֻלוּן֙ (ū·ḇiz·ḇu·lūn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory and Naphtali, וּבְנַפְתָּלִ֔י (ū·ḇə·nap̄·tā·lî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them so that they came up וַֽיַּעֲל֖וּ (way·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to meet him. לִקְרָאתָֽם׃ (liq·rā·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way Links Judges 6:35 NIVJudges 6:35 NLT Judges 6:35 ESV Judges 6:35 NASB Judges 6:35 KJV Judges 6:35 BibleApps.com Judges 6:35 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:35 Chinese Bible Judges 6:35 French Bible Judges 6:35 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:35 He sent messengers throughout all Manasseh (Jd Judg. 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