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And he sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they went up to meet them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And <i>Gedeon</i> sent messengers into all Manasse, and into Aser, and into Zabulon, and into Nephthali; and he went up to meet them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/6-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=1844" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/6.htm">The Sign of the Fleece</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2199.htm" title="2199: wa·yiz·zå̄·ʿēq (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; by analogy, to announce or convene publicly.">Calling them</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">to arms,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">Gideon sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: ū·mal·’ā·ḵîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">messengers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Manasseh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">as well as</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šā·laḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: ū·mal·’ā·ḵîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel."></a> <a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: bə·’ā·šêr (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">Asher,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: ū·ḇiz·ḇu·lūn (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">Zebulun,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: ū·ḇə·nap̄·tā·lî (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Naphtali,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">so that they came up</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯām (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">to meet him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Judges 7:23-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Judges 8:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/11-7.htm">1 Samuel 11:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">1 Samuel 14:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a></span><br />Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-13.htm">Isaiah 11:13-14</a></span><br />Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim. / They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Isaiah 41:6-7</a></span><br />Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!” / The craftsman encourages the goldsmith, and he who wields the hammer cheers him who strikes the anvil, saying of the welding, “It is good.” He nails it down so it will not be toppled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-4.htm">Jeremiah 50:4-5</a></span><br />“In those days and at that time, declares the LORD, the children of Israel and the children of Judah will come together, weeping as they come, and will seek the LORD their God. / They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and join themselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a></span><br />They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1</a></span><br />And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7</a></span><br />Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1-2</a></span><br />Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases. / And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Luke 10:1</a></span><br />After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">messengers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/30-6.htm">2 Chronicles 30:6-12</a></b></br> 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… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/5-8.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/judges/6-15.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/judges/6-15.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/judges/5-30.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/joshua/7-22.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/judges/2-7.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Together</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/10-17.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/ruth/1-14.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/judges/11-31.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/judges/7-24.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/judges/7-23.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/judges/7-22.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/judges/6-38.htm">Together</a> <a href="/judges/12-12.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/judges/12-12.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-1.htm">The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-8.htm">A prophet rebukes them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-11.htm">An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-17.htm">Gideon's present is consumed with fire</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-24.htm">Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-28.htm">Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Gideon's army</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-36.htm">Gideon's signs</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Calling them to arms</b><br>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.<p><b>Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh</b><br>Gideon, from the tribe of Manasseh, begins his call to arms within his own tribe. Manasseh was one of the larger tribes, and Gideon's leadership role is significant as it shows his influence and the trust placed in him by his own people. This action also highlights the importance of tribal loyalty and kinship in ancient Israelite society.<p><b>as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali</b><br>These tribes were located in the northern part of Israel, indicating that the threat from the Midianites was widespread, affecting multiple regions. The inclusion of these tribes shows the need for a united front among the Israelites. Historically, these tribes had varying degrees of interaction and cooperation, and Gideon's ability to rally them speaks to his leadership and the severity of the threat.<p><b>so that they came up to meet him</b><br>The response of the tribes to Gideon's call demonstrates their willingness to follow his leadership and engage in battle. This collective action is crucial for the success of their mission against the Midianites. It also foreshadows the unity that would later be sought under the monarchy, as seen in the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon. The phrase suggests a readiness and urgency among the tribes to confront their oppressors, reflecting the desperation and hope for deliverance that characterized this period in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm">Manasseh</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher,_zebulun,_and_naphtali.htm">Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a></b><br>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.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/messengers.htm">Messengers</a></b><br>Individuals sent by Gideon to rally the tribes. Their role is crucial in mobilizing the people for the impending battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_call_to_leadership.htm">God's Call to Leadership</a></b><br>God often calls ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary tasks. Like Gideon, we may feel inadequate, but God equips those He calls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_call.htm">Responding to God's Call</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_asher_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_biblical_data_confirm_gideon's_status.htm">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?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judges_12_1-7__unity_or_conflict.htm">Judges 12:1-7 - How does the narrative align with or contradict earlier portrayals of tribal unity and cooperation in Judges?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_gideon's_angel_visit.htm">Judges 6:11-12: How can we reconcile the claim of a physical angelic appearance to Gideon with scientific or historical scrutiny?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) <span class= "bld">Throughout all Manasseh.</span>--The loyalty with which his own clan, the Abi-ezrites, rallied round him gave him a right to claim still wider support.<p><span class= "bld">Asher.</span>--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 (<a href="/joshua/17-16.htm" title="And the children of Joseph said, The hill is not enough for us: and all the Canaanites that dwell in the land of the valley have chariots of iron, both they who are of Bethshean and her towns, and they who are of the valley of Jezreel.">Joshua 17:16</a>), 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.<p><span class= "bld">Zebulun, Naphtali.</span>--These tribes again distinguished themselves, as in the campaign against Jabin (<a href="/judges/5-18.htm" title="Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that risked their lives to the death in the high places of the field.">Judges 5:18</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He sent messengers</span>, etc. Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali were the adjacent tribes - Manasseh (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> 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. <span class="cmt_word">Came up</span>. 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). <span class="cmt_word">To meet them</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> Gideon and the Abi-ezrites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/6-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Calling</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִזָּעֵ֥ק‪‬‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiz·zā·‘êq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shriek, to announce, convene publicly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them to arms,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Gideon] sent</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלַ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(šā·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">messengers</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְאָכִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·’ā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">throughout</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Manasseh,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well as</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asher,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאָשֵׁ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zebulun,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִזְבֻלוּן֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiz·ḇu·lūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Naphtali,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנַפְתָּלִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that they came up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲל֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to meet him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרָאתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(liq·rā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/6-35.htm">Judges 6:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/6-35.htm">OT History: Judges 6:35 He sent messengers throughout all Manasseh (Jd Judg. 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