Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Zebah and Zalmunna, the two kings of Midian, fled, but he pursued them and captured them, routing their entire army. New Living Translation Zebah and Zalmunna, the two Midianite kings, fled, but Gideon chased them down and captured all their warriors. English Standard Version And Zebah and Zalmunna fled, and he pursued them and captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and he threw all the army into a panic. Berean Standard Bible When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, Gideon pursued and captured these two kings of Midian, routing their entire army. King James Bible And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host. New King James Version When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them; and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and routed the whole army. New American Standard Bible When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them and captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and routed the entire army. NASB 1995 When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them and captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and routed the whole army. NASB 1977 When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them and captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and routed the whole army. Legacy Standard Bible Then Zebah and Zalmunna fled. And he pursued them and captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and he threw the whole camp into utter fright. Amplified Bible When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them and captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and terrified the entire army. Christian Standard Bible Zebah and Zalmunna fled, and he pursued them. He captured these two kings of Midian and routed the entire army. Holman Christian Standard Bible Zebah and Zalmunna fled, and he pursued them. He captured these two kings of Midian and routed the entire army. American Standard Version And Zebah and Zalmunna fled; and he pursued after them; and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host. Contemporary English Version and the enemy panicked. Zebah and Zalmunna tried to escape, but Gideon chased and captured them. English Revised Version And Zebah and Zalmunna fled; and he pursued after them; and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host. GOD'S WORD® Translation Zebah and Zalmunna fled as Gideon pursued them. He captured King Zebah and King Zalmunna of Midian, and the whole Midianite army panicked. Good News Translation The two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna, ran away, but he pursued them and captured them, and caused their whole army to panic. International Standard Version When Zebah and Zalmunna escaped, he pursued them, captured those two kings of Midian, and threw the entire army into a panic. Majority Standard Bible When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, Gideon pursued and captured these two kings of Midian, routing their entire army. NET Bible When Zebah and Zalmunna ran away, Gideon chased them and captured the two Midianite kings, Zebah and Zalmunna. He had surprised their entire army. New Heart English Bible Zebah and Zalmunna fled, and he pursued after them, and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and routed the entire army. Webster's Bible Translation And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host. World English Bible Zebah and Zalmunna fled and he pursued them. He took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and confused all the army. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Zebab and Zalmunna flee, and he pursues after them, and captures the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and he has caused all the camp to tremble. Young's Literal Translation and Zebab and Zalmunna flee, and he pursueth after them, and captureth the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and all the camp he hath caused to tremble. Smith's Literal Translation And Zebah and Zalmunna will flee, and he will pursue after them and he will take the two kings of Midian Zebah and Zalmunna, and he terrified all the camp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Zebee and Salmana fled, and Gedeon pursued and took them, all their host being put in confusion. Catholic Public Domain Version And Zebah and Zalmunna fled. And Gideon pursued and overtook them, sending their entire army into confusion. New American Bible Zebah and Zalmunna fled and Gideon pursued them. He captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, terrifying the entire force. New Revised Standard Version Zebah and Zalmunna fled; and he pursued them and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and threw all the army into a panic. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Zebah and Zalmunna fled, and he pursued them, and captured the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and threw the whole army into confusion. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Zebakh and Tsalmenna fled and they pursued after them and they seized the two Kings of Midian and all the camp was terrified OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Zebah and Zalmunna fled; and he pursued after them; and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Zebee and Salmana fled; and he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Madiam, Zebee and Salmana, and discomfited all the army. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gideon Defeats Zebah and Zalmunna…11And Gideon went up by way of the caravan route east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and he attacked their army, taking them by surprise. 12When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, Gideon pursued and captured these two kings of Midian, routing their entire army. 13After this, Gideon son of Joash returned from the battle along the Ascent of Heres.… Cross References Psalm 83:11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, Isaiah 10:4 Nothing will remain but to crouch among the captives or fall among the slain. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. Isaiah 41:2 Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow. Isaiah 41:25 I have raised up one from the north, and he has come—one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay. Isaiah 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: Isaiah 49:25 Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. Isaiah 53:12 Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. Jeremiah 50:33-34 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “The sons of Israel are oppressed, and the sons of Judah as well. All their captors hold them fast, refusing to release them. / Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon. Jeremiah 51:56 For a destroyer is coming against her—against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full. Ezekiel 30:21-22 “Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt. See, it has not been bound up for healing, or splinted for strength to hold the sword. / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt. I will break his arms, both the strong one and the one already broken, and will make the sword fall from his hand. Matthew 12:29 Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and steal his possessions, unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house. Luke 11:21-22 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are secure. / But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder. John 18:12 Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Ephesians 4:8 This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.” Treasury of Scripture And when Zebah and Zalmunna fled, he pursued after them, and took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host. took Joshua 10:16-18,22-25 But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah… Job 12:16-21 With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his… Job 34:19 How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands. discomfited. Jump to Previous Army Camp Captured Captureth Caused Confused Curse Discomfited Entire Host Kings Midian Mid'ian Panic Pursued Pursueth Routed Threw Tremble Whole Zalmunna Zalmun'na ZebahJump to Next Army Camp Captured Captureth Caused Confused Curse Discomfited Entire Host Kings Midian Mid'ian Panic Pursued Pursueth Routed Threw Tremble Whole Zalmunna Zalmun'na ZebahJudges 8 1. Gideon pacifies the Ephraimites4. Succoth and Penuel refuse to deliver Gideon's army 10. Zebah and Zalmunna are taken 13. Succoth and Penuel are destroyed 17. Gideon revenges his brothers's death on Zebah and Zalmunna 22. He refuses government 24. His ephod the cause of idolatry 28. Midian subdued 29. Gideon's children, and death 33. The Israelites' idolatry and ingratitude When Zebah and Zalmunna fled Zebah and Zalmunna were leaders of the Midianites, a nomadic people who frequently oppressed Israel during the time of the Judges. Their flight signifies a turning point in the battle, indicating their defeat and the collapse of their forces. The Midianites had previously been a significant threat to Israel, as seen in Judges 6:1-6, where they are described as numerous as locusts. Their retreat marks the beginning of the end of Midianite oppression. Gideon pursued and captured these two kings of Midian routing their entire army Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. Known for his faith and obedience, Gideon is a central figure in this account. 2. Zebah and Zalmunna Kings of Midian who led their people against Israel. Their capture by Gideon marks a significant victory for the Israelites. 3. Midian A region and people often in conflict with Israel. The Midianites oppressed Israel until Gideon, empowered by God, led a successful campaign against them. 4. The Pursuit and Capture This event highlights Gideon's determination and God's providence in delivering the enemies of Israel into his hands. 5. The Defeat of the Midianite Army This victory is a testament to God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in DeliveranceGod orchestrates events to fulfill His purposes, demonstrating His control over nations and leaders. Faith and Obedience Lead to Victory Gideon's pursuit of the Midianite kings exemplifies faith in action. Trusting God's promises, he acts decisively, leading to triumph. The Importance of Perseverance Gideon's relentless pursuit of Zebah and Zalmunna teaches the value of perseverance in fulfilling God's mission. God's Use of the Weak to Shame the Strong Gideon's victory with a small force underscores how God often uses the unlikely to accomplish His will, showcasing His power. The Consequences of Sin and Idolatry The oppression by Midian was a result of Israel's disobedience, reminding us of the importance of faithfulness to God.(12) When Zebah and Zalmunna fled.--In Psalm 83:13-14, we, perhaps, find a reminiscence of the precipitancy of their flight, "like a wheel," i.e., like a winged, rolling seed, and like stubble before a hurricane, and like a conflagration leaping through a mountain forest. (Dict. of Bible, s. v. Oreb; Stanley, i. 347.) Discomfited.--Rather, as in the margin, terrified. It was the infliction of a second panic which enabled him to seize the two principal Emirs. Verse 12. - He discomfited. Rather, as in the margin, he terrified. Those who were not killed in the first onslaught, when "he smote the host," were so terrified that they fled without further resistance, and many probably escaped, as all Gideon's efforts were directed to the capture of the two kings. CHAPTER 8:13-21Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Zebahזֶ֚בַח (ze·ḇaḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2078: Zebah -- a Midianite king and Zalmunna וְצַלְמֻנָּ֔ע (wə·ṣal·mun·nā‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6759: Zalmunna -- a king of Midian fled, וַיָּנ֗וּסוּ (way·yā·nū·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away [Gideon] pursued וַיִּרְדֹּ֖ף (way·yir·dōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute and captured וַיִּלְכֹּ֞ד (way·yil·kōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere these two שְׁנֵ֣י ׀ (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of Midian, מִדְיָ֗ן (miḏ·yān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4080: Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled routing הֶחֱרִֽיד׃ (he·ḥĕ·rîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2729: To shudder with terror, to fear, to hasten their entire וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every army. הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֖ה (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army Links Judges 8:12 NIVJudges 8:12 NLT Judges 8:12 ESV Judges 8:12 NASB Judges 8:12 KJV Judges 8:12 BibleApps.com Judges 8:12 Biblia Paralela Judges 8:12 Chinese Bible Judges 8:12 French Bible Judges 8:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 8:12 Zebah and Zalmunna fled (Jd Judg. 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