Judges 7:19
“So Gideon, and the hundred men that were with him, came unto the outside of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch; and they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers that were in their hands.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So Gideon, and the one hundred men that were with him,.... Which was one of the three companies his army was divided…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The middle watch - The old Jewish division of the night was three watches of four hours each. They are alluded to in Exo…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 7:16-22
Here is, I. The alarm which Gideon gave to the hosts of Midian in the dead time of the night; for it was intended that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the middle watch The night was therefore divided into three watches: cf. -the morning watch" Exo 14:24; 1Sa 11:11. The…
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