Krissi Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 It sounds a bit like they were all camping in the middle of that area BEFORE Gideon blew the shofar, so the blowing of that horn wasn't a summons to gather, but one to follow. When he wanted more fighting men, he sent messengers to the outlying tribes. Clearly, the Holy Spirit prompted him to blow the horn. In doing so he was setting himself up as the leader -- they were to follow him, not someone else. God had given him the mantle of leadership. This happened to all the other judges and military leaders, I believe. They all had a spiritual power from God's Holy Spirit. So, the holy Spirit both came upon him (unbidden?) and then empowered Gideon for the task he was supposed to do. (I wonder if Gideon prayed for God's power before it came on him. I wonder, too, if the Holy Spirit comes when we need Him, even before asking.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmela Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 Q1. (Judges 6:33-35) What inspires Gideon to blow the battle horn and summon an army against the Midianites? The enemy tribes had encamped in the Valley of Jezreel . Joel, Gideon's father had stood for him and said if baal was really a god, then he would stand up for himself. This must have been a great encouragement to Gideon, knowing he had his father and his clan's backing. Most important of all, the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon with Himself and took possession of him What does Gideon have in common with other judges and leaders of his era? Deuteronomy 34:9 : And Joshua was full of the Spirit of Wisdom . . . and the Israelites listened to him. Judges 3:10 : The Spirit of the Lord came upon Othniel, the son of Kenaz . . . and he went to war, and the Lord delivered Chushan-rishathaim . . . into his hand. Judges 13:25 : And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him (Samson) at times in Mahaneh-dan Judges 14:6 : And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him . . . Judges 14:19 : And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Samson . . . Judges 15:14 : . . . and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShariRose Posted Tuesday at 06:09 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:09 AM The Spirit of God convinced Gideon to blow the horn and summon an army. Most leaders in Old Testament times were given a special gift of the Spirit so that they could lead. Others who were not called, did not have the Spirit. We always have that gift, not just when we are called for a mighty purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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