And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian.
When Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation ... he worshipped. The incident originated in the secret overruling providence of God; and Gideon, from his expression of pious gratitude, regarded it as such. On his mind, as well as that of his followers, it produced the intended effect-that of imparting new animation and impulse to their patriotism.