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When I get to the edge of the camp, do exactly as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he said to them, “Keep your eyes on me. When I come to the edge of the camp, do just as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Look at me, and do likewise. When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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 <i>that</i>, as I do, so shall ye do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Look at me and do likewise; watch, and when I come to the edge of the camp you shall do as I do:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to them, “Look at me and do likewise. And behold, when I come to the outskirts of the camp, do as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said to them, &#8220Look at me and do likewise. And behold, when I come to the outskirts of the camp, do as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said to them, “Look at me, and do likewise. And behold, when I come to the outskirts of the camp, do as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he said to them, “Look at me and do likewise. And behold, I will come to the outskirts of the camp, and it will be that just as I do so you do likewise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Look at me, then do likewise. When I come to the edge of the camp, do just as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Watch me,” he said to them, “and do what I do. When I come to the outpost of the camp, do as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Watch me,&#8221 he said, &#8220and do the same. When I come to the outpost of the camp, do as I do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He said to them, "Watch me, and do what I do. When I come to the edge of the camp, do exactly as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He told them, "When I get to the edge of the camp, watch me, and do what I do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He instructed them, "Watch me, and do what I do. When we come to the outer perimeter of the encampment, do what I do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Watch me and do as I do,? Gideon said. ?When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, "Watch me and do as I do. Watch closely! I am going to the edge of the camp. Do as I do!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, "Look at me, and do likewise. And look, when I come to the outermost part of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so you shall do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says to them, “Look at me, and thus do; and behold, I am coming into the extremity of the camp—and it has been—as I do so you do;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say to them, Ye shall look upon me, and so shall ye do: and behold me coming to the extremity of the camp, and it was as I shall do, so ye shall do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them: What you shall see me do, do you the same: I will go into one part of the camp, and do you as I shall do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to them: “What you will see me do, do the same. I will enter a portion of the camp, and what I do, you shall follow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Watch me and follow my lead,” he told them. “I shall go to the edge of the camp, and as I do, you must do also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he said to them, “Look at me, and do the same; when I come to the outskirts of the camp, do as I do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, Watch me and do as I do; and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, as I do, so shall you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to them: “Watch me and thus do; behold I am going inside the camp; just as I do, do likewise<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and he said to them, Ye shall look at me, and so shall ye do; and behold, I will go into the beginning of the host, and it shall come to pass <i>that</i> as I do, so shall ye do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/7-17.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=2116" 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/7.htm">Gideon Defeats Midian</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>And 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. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ṯir·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">“Watch me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and do</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: wə·ḵên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">as I do,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Gideon said.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">“When I</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">come</a> <a href="/hebrew/7097.htm" title="7097: biq·ṣêh (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- End, extremity. Or qetseh; from qatsah; an extremity.">to the outskirts</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ham·ma·ḥă·neh (Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">of the camp,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ḵa·’ă·šer- (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">exactly as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śūn (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp:: Pn) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">I do.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>When 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!’ ”…<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="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a></span><br />You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Philippians 3:17</a></span><br />Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">1 Peter 5:3</a></span><br />not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a></span><br />Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a></span><br />And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:9</a></span><br />Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-15.htm">John 13:15</a></span><br />I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a></span><br />Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-1.htm">Ephesians 5:1</a></span><br />Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6</a></span><br />Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-16.htm">1 Corinthians 4:16</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you to imitate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">2 Timothy 3:10</a></span><br />You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a></span><br />Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-7</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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 you do.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-48.htm">Judges 9:48</a></b></br> And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that <i>were</i> with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bough from the trees, and took it, and laid <i>it</i> on his shoulder, and said unto the people that <i>were</i> with him, What ye have seen me do, make haste, <i>and</i> do as I <i>have done</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a></b></br> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any <i>man</i> will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a></b></br> Be ye followers of me, even as I also <i>am</i> of Christ.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-8.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/judges/6-17.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/judges/1-22.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Outermost</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/joshua/18-15.htm">Outskirts</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Part</a> <a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/joshua/23-11.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/joshua/23-6.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/7-18.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Edge</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-20.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Extremity</a> <a href="/judges/10-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/judges/8-8.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Outermost</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Outskirts</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Part</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/judges/9-33.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Gideon's army of thirty-two thousand is brought to three hundred</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-9.htm">He is encouraged by the dream and interpretation of the burley cake</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-16.htm">His plan of trumpets and lamps in pitchers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-24.htm">The Ephraimites take Oreb and Zeeb</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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Watch me and do as I do</b><br>Gideon, chosen by God to lead Israel against the Midianites, emphasizes the importance of imitation and obedience. This reflects the biblical principle of leadership by example, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a> where Paul urges believers to imitate him as he imitates Christ. Gideon's directive underscores the necessity of unity and trust in leadership, crucial for the success of their mission.<p><b>Gideon said</b><br>Gideon, whose name means "hewer" or "one who cuts down," is a judge of Israel during a time of oppression by the Midianites. His leadership is marked by divine selection and empowerment, as seen in <a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Judges 6:12-16</a>. His role as a judge is both military and spiritual, serving as a deliverer and a restorer of faith in God.<p><b>When I come to the outskirts of the camp</b><br>The strategic approach to the Midianite camp highlights the element of surprise and the psychological warfare employed by Gideon. The outskirts of the camp represent the boundary between safety and vulnerability. This tactic is reminiscent of other biblical battles where God uses unconventional means to secure victory, such as the fall of Jericho in <a href="/joshua/6.htm">Joshua 6</a>.<p><b>do exactly as I do</b><br>This command reinforces the need for precise obedience and coordination among Gideon's men. It reflects the biblical theme of following God's appointed leader, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>, which speaks to the importance of submitting to those who lead in accordance with God's will. The phrase also foreshadows the New Testament call to follow Christ's example, as in <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21</a>.<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 a 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, yet he becomes a mighty warrior through faith and obedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_300_men.htm">The 300 Men</a></b><br>These are the select group of warriors chosen by God to accompany Gideon in the battle against the Midianites. Their small number highlights God's power in delivering victory through seemingly impossible odds.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_midianite_camp.htm">The Midianite Camp</a></b><br>The location where the Midianites and their allies are encamped, representing the oppressive force against Israel. The camp is the target of Gideon's strategic attack.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_trumpets_and_torches.htm">The Trumpets and Torches</a></b><br>Instruments used by Gideon and his men to create confusion and fear in the Midianite camp, symbolizing unconventional warfare tactics directed by divine wisdom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_edge_of_the_camp.htm">The Edge of the Camp</a></b><br>The strategic position where Gideon instructs his men to follow his lead, emphasizing the importance of unity and obedience in executing God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_by_example.htm">Leadership by Example</a></b><br>Gideon's instruction to "watch me" and "follow my lead" underscores the importance of leading by example. As Christians, we are called to model Christ-like behavior for others to follow.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_plan.htm">Obedience to God's Plan</a></b><br>The success of Gideon's mission depended on strict adherence to God's unconventional strategy. This teaches us the importance of trusting and obeying God's guidance, even when it defies human logic.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Gideon's transformation from a hesitant leader to a bold warrior demonstrates the power of faith in overcoming fear. We are encouraged to trust in God's promises and step out in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The unity of Gideon's 300 men in following his lead highlights the strength found in collective obedience and purpose. As the body of Christ, we are called to work together in unity for God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_in_our_weakness.htm">God's Strength in Our Weakness</a></b><br>The victory over the Midianites with a small army illustrates how God can use our weaknesses to display His strength and glory. We should rely on His power rather than our own abilities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_deut._7_16_align_with_israel's_losses.htm">How can Deuteronomy 7:16's promise of victory over enemies be reconciled with records of Israel's military setbacks in other biblical accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_an_enemy's_dream_proof_of_victory.htm">In Judges 7:13-14, does relying on an enemy soldier's dream as proof of victory raise questions about historical plausibility?</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_did_judith_save_israel.htm">How did Judith save Israel from Holofernes' army?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Look on me.</span>--He showed all the three hundred the way in which he wished them, at a given signal, to break the pitchers, wave the torches, and shout. The signal would be given by the one hundred whom he himself headed.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/7-17.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">“Watch me</span><br /><span class="heb">תִרְא֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯir·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and do</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘ă·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as I do,”</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Gideon] said.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“When I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come</span><br /><span class="heb">בָא֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the outskirts</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּקְצֵ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(biq·ṣêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7097.htm">Strong's 7097: </a> </span><span class="str2">End, extremity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the camp,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·ḥă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶעֱשֶׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘ĕ·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">exactly as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַאֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵa·’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I do.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעֲשֽׂוּן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘ă·śūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/7-17.htm">Judges 7:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/7-17.htm">OT History: Judges 7:17 He said to them Look on me (Jd Judg. 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