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Judges 7:12 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Judges 7:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 7 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the children of the east lay along in the valley like grasshoppers for multitude; and their camels were without number, as the sand by the sea side for multitude.”
Judges 7:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Judges 7:12
The overwhelming scope of the enemy force is described: Midianites, Amalekites, and all the eastern peoples settled in the valley 'like grasshoppers for multitude; and their camels were without number, as the sand by the sea shore for multitude.' The grasshopper comparison evokes Israel's fearful spies describing themselves before the Canaanites (Numbers 13:33)—ironic reversal as now the enemies appear as numerous as grasshoppers. The camel emphasis highlights the raiders' military advantage—mobility allowing rapid strikes and retreat. The 'sand by the sea shore' metaphor (cf. Genesis 22:17, 3...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Judges 7:12
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“For they came up with their cattle and their tents”
“and their armies with them”
“they and all their armies with them”
“when Israel had sown”
“you peoples”
“There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.”
“but in the name of Yahweh”
“when he fled from Absalom his son.>> Yahweh”
“and three hundred chariots; and he came to Mareshah.”
“and all the wisdom of Egypt.”