In 7:15–18 it is evident that this reported dream has its intended effect on Gideon: He worships God (v. 15). Gideon now musters his small band of men with the confidence that Yahweh will truly give them the victory. At this moment, he believes God. Dividing the three hundred into three companies, he places trumpets and empty jars in the hands of all of them with torches inside, and he instructs them to follow his lead. They are to shout “for the LORD and for Gideon” (emphasis added).71 He has just undercut all the glory going to Yahweh. After this final sign of encouragement through the dream
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