And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.
Ver. 6. Cried unto the Lord.] They fled to the "Rock of Ages, the Lord Jehovah." Isa 26:4 When their other refuges failed them, they were a "poor and afflicted people," and then "they trusted in God," Zep 3:12 they confessed their sins, repented of their wicked ways, and implored the divine help, putting themselves into the hands of justice in hope of mercy.