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Berean Standard Bible

“So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.”

Judges 6:34

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Israel has been oppressed by Midian for seven years, and Gideon, a farmer from the weakest clan of Manasseh, has just been called by the angel of the Lord. He has torn down his father's altar to Baal and now faces a large enemy army.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Yahweh’s Spirit came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together to follow him.

King James Version (KJV)

But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abi-ezer was gathered after him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the spirit of the Lord came on Gideon; and at the sound of his horn all Abiezer came together after him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el espíritu de Jehová se envistió en Gedeón, y como éste hubo tocado el cuerno, Abiezer se juntó con él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces el Espíritu del Señor descendió sobre Gedeón, y este, con un toque de trompeta, llamó a las armas, y los hombres de Abiezer acudieron a él.

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