New International VersionWhen the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
New Living TranslationWhen they cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
English Standard VersionWhen the people of Israel cried out to the LORD on account of the Midianites,
Berean Standard BibleNow when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
King James BibleAnd it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of the Midianites,
New King James VersionAnd it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried out to the LORD because of the Midianites,
New American Standard BibleNow it came about, when the sons of Israel cried out to the LORD on account of Midian,
NASB 1995Now it came about when the sons of Israel cried to the LORD on account of Midian,
NASB 1977Now it came about when the sons of Israel cried to the LORD on account of Midian,
Legacy Standard BibleNow it happened when the sons of Israel cried out to Yahweh on account of Midian,
Amplified BibleNow it came about when they cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
Christian Standard BibleWhen the Israelites cried out to him because of Midian,
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen the Israelites cried out to Him because of Midian,
American Standard VersionAnd it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian,
English Revised VersionAnd it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of Midian,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen the people of Israel cried out to the LORD for help because of what the Midianites had done to them,
Good News TranslationThen the people of Israel cried out to the LORD for help against the Midianites,
International Standard VersionWhen the Israelis cried out to him about Midian,
NET BibleWhen the Israelites cried out to the LORD for help because of Midian,
New Heart English BibleIt happened, when the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of Midian,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of the Midianites, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
World English BibleWhen the children of Israel cried to Yahweh because of Midian, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when the sons of Israel have cried to YHWH concerning Midian,
Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass when the sons of Israel have cried unto Jehovah, concerning Midian,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd it will be when the sons of Israel cried to Jehovah on account of Midian, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he cried to the Lord desiring help against the Madianites.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he cried out to the Lord, requesting assistance against the Midianites.
New American BibleWhen Israel cried out to the LORD because of Midian,
New Revised Standard VersionWhen the Israelites cried to the LORD on account of the Midianites, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of the Midianites,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the children of Israel cried out to LORD JEHOVAH because of the matter of Midian OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of Midian,
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the children of Israel cried to the Lord because of Madiam.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Midian Oppresses Israel… 6Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD. 7Nowwhenthe Israelitescried outtothe LORDbecause ofMidian,8He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.…
Cross References Exodus 3:7-10The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them. ...
1 Samuel 12:10-11Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ / So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.
Nehemiah 9:27-28So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion.
Psalm 106:44-45Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. / And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion.
Isaiah 63:8-9For He said, “They are surely My people, sons who will not be disloyal.” So He became their Savior. / In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
2 Kings 13:4-5Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel. / So the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, and they escaped the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel lived in their own homes as they had before.
2 Chronicles 15:4But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them.
Jeremiah 33:3Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Hosea 5:15Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.”
Joel 2:32And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.
Matthew 7:7-8Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Luke 18:7-8Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
Acts 2:21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Romans 10:13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
1 Corinthians 10:13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of the Midianites, Jump to Previous AccountChildrenCriedCryIsraelIsraelitesMidianMidianitesMid'ianitesJump to Next AccountChildrenCriedCryIsraelIsraelitesMidianMidianitesMid'ianitesJudges 6 1.The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian8.A prophet rebukes them11.An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance17.Gideon's present is consumed with fire24.Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom28.Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal33.Gideon's army36.Gideon's signsNow when the Israelites cried out to the LORDThe Israelites' cry to the LORD signifies a moment of desperation and recognition of their need for divine intervention. This pattern of crying out to God is recurrent throughout the Book of Judges, highlighting a cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. The Israelites often turned to God when faced with overwhelming adversity, acknowledging their dependence on Him. This cry is a form of repentance, a turning back to God after a period of disobedience and idolatry. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God responds to the genuine repentance of His people. because of Midian
The Midianites were a nomadic people who oppressed Israel during this period. Historically, the Midianites were descendants of Abraham through Keturah, as mentioned inGenesis 25:1-2. Their oppression of Israel involved raiding and plundering, which left the Israelites impoverished and in fear. This oppression was a direct consequence of Israel's disobedience to God, as they had turned to worship other gods, violating the covenant. The Midianite oppression serves as a backdrop for the rise of Gideon, whom God would raise as a deliverer. The mention of Midian also connects to earlier biblical narratives, such as Moses' time in Midian, providing a rich historical and theological context. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are suffering under the oppression of the Midianites due to their disobedience and idolatry. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who hears the cries of His people and responds to their distress. 3. MidianA nomadic tribe that oppressed the Israelites, causing them to cry out to God for deliverance. 4. Crying OutThis event marks a turning point where the Israelites, in their desperation, seek divine intervention. 5. OppressionThe context of this verse is the severe oppression faced by the Israelites, which leads them to repentance and seeking God. Teaching Points The Importance of RepentanceThe Israelites' cry to God signifies a moment of repentance. True repentance involves recognizing our sin and turning back to God. God's FaithfulnessDespite Israel's repeated disobedience, God remains faithful and responsive to their cries. This reassures us of God's unchanging nature and His readiness to forgive. The Power of PrayerThe act of crying out to God demonstrates the power and necessity of prayer in times of distress. Prayer is a vital tool for believers to connect with God and seek His intervention. Consequences of DisobedienceThe oppression by Midian is a direct result of Israel's disobedience. This serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands. God's DeliveranceThe account sets the stage for God's deliverance through Gideon, illustrating that God often raises up leaders to bring about His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Judges 6:7?
2.How does Judges 6:7 demonstrate God's response to Israel's cries for help?
3.What can we learn from Israel's actions leading to their oppression in Judges 6:7?
4.How does Judges 6:7 connect to God's deliverance throughout the Old Testament?
5.In what ways can we apply Israel's example in Judges 6:7 to our lives?
6.How does Judges 6:7 encourage us to seek God during times of distress?
7.Why did the Israelites cry out to the LORD in Judges 6:7?
8.How does Judges 6:7 reflect God's response to human suffering?
9.What historical context led to the events in Judges 6:7?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 6?
11.Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy?
12.What are the Courts of Heaven?
13.Who was Achan and what were the accursed things?
14.Judges 12:1-7 - How does the narrative align with or contradict earlier portrayals of tribal unity and cooperation in Judges?What Does Judges 6:7 Mean Now– The verse opens with a hinge word that links the present line to the hard reality just described inJudges 6:1-6: seven years of Midianite domination, crop raids, and hiding in mountain clefts. – Scripture often pivots with a simple “now” to highlight God about to act (Exodus 3:9-10;1 Samuel 1:20). – It signals that God’s deliverance follows real history in real time; He steps in at a specific moment, not in vague myth.
when– Timing matters. Israel did not cry immediately but “when” the pain grew unbearable (Judges 10:10;Psalm 107:12-13). – God allows pressure to ripen hearts for repentance; He answers at the perfect “when” (Galatians 4:4).
the Israelites– The whole covenant nation, not just isolated individuals, lifts its voice (Exodus 2:23-24). – Collective identity means collective responsibility; their sins (Judges 2:11-13) brought communal discipline (Deuteronomy 28:15, 25). – Yet God’s promises also belong to them together (Genesis 17:7;Isaiah 43:1).
cried out– More than a quick plea, this phrase carries the weight of desperation and repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14). – Repeated pattern in Judges: oppression → cry → deliverance (Judges 3:9, 15; 4:3). – Genuine crying out involves: • Acknowledging helplessness (Psalm 18:6) • Admitting sin (1 John 1:9) • Trusting God’s covenant mercy (Psalm 51:1)
to the LORD– They turn to Yahweh, the personal, covenant-keeping God, not to foreign idols (Psalm 34:17). – He alone holds the power and promise to save (Isaiah 45:22). – Turning “to the LORD” is an act of faith; He hears and remembers His covenant (Exodus 6:5-6).
because of Midian,– The immediate cause of their plea is Midianite oppression—raided harvests, stolen livestock, constant fear (Judges 6:3-5). – God often uses external hardship to expose internal waywardness (Hebrews 12:6-11). – The name Midian reminds readers of earlier conflicts (Numbers 31:1-2) and underscores that persistent enemies cannot outlast God’s purposes.
summaryJudges 6:7 paints a turning point: after years of suffering, the united nation finally lifts a repentant cry to the covenant LORD, prompted by relentless Midianite pressure. The verse shows that God listens to heartfelt pleas, even when discipline has been deserved, and sets the stage for His gracious intervention through Gideon.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Nowוַיְהִ֕י(way·hî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, bewhenכִּֽי־(kî-)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionthe Israelitesבְנֵֽי־(ḇə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A soncried outזָעֲק֥וּ(zā·‘ă·qū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2199:To shriek, to announce, convene publiclytoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothe LORDיְהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelbecause ofעַ֖ל(‘al)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstMidian,מִדְיָֽן׃(miḏ·yān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4080:Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled
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