But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.
Ver. 34. But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon.] Who had not his name for nought: for it signifieth a feller, or cutter down. He had manfully cut down Baal's grove, and now God had brought him these barbarians that he might hew them down, and cut them in pieces: for which end also the Spirit of the Lord clothed him with wisdom, zeal, and fortitude.