33. All the Midianites, the Amalekites and other peoples from the east joined together. They came across the Jordan River and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.
34. But the Spirit of the Lord entered Gideon! Gideon blew a trumpet to call the Abiezrites to follow him.
35. He sent messengers to all of Manasseh. The people of Manasseh were called to follow Gideon. Gideon also sent messengers to the people of Asher, Zebulun and Naphtali. They also went up to meet Gideon and his men.
36. Then Gideon said to God, “You said you would help me save Israel.