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Berean Standard Bible

““Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do.”

Judges 7:17

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God has reduced Gideon's army from thousands to three hundred so Israel cannot claim the victory as its own. Gideon divides them into three companies with trumpets and empty jars holding torches.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do.

World English Bible (WEB)

He said to them, “Watch me, and do likewise. Behold, when I come to the outermost part of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so you shall do.

King James Version (KJV)

And he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so shall ye do.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outermost part of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so shall ye do.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said to them, Keep your eyes on me, and do what I do; when I come to the outer line of tents, whatever I do, you are to do the same.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y díjoles: Miradme á mí, y haced como yo hiciere; he aquí que cuando yo llegare al principio del campo, como yo hiciere, así haréis vosotros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces les expuso su plan. «Cuando lleguemos junto al campamento —les dijo—, hagan lo que yo haga.

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