But the spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Him. He first calls his relations, and then the neighbouring tribes, to march against the enemy. He had before declared God's orders, and was recognized as judge and deliverer of Israel; so that no one objects to his exercising this act of sovereignty.