Judges 7 - 8

Gideon's army is dwindled from 32,000 to 300. Such a small number is seemingly impotent against the mighty soldiers of Midian; but God was already at work among them. They were afraid of Gideon and when the attack came, confusion lead to their demise by friendly fire. Gideon returns from the battle and chastises those who would not fight due to their lack of faith in Gideon and God. Gideon asks that the nation give him a bounty for his victory, and it is given. Gideon dies, having kept the peace among the nation for many years.