¹⁸ When I and all who are with me blow our trumpets,^(A) then from all around the camp blow yours and shout, ‘For the Lord and for Gideon.’”

¹⁵ He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged^(A) because of this vast army. For the battle^(B) is not yours, but God’s. ¹⁶ Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel. ¹⁷ You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see^(C) the deliverance the Lord will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.’”

⁴⁷ All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword^(A) or spear that the Lord saves;^(B) for the battle^(C) is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”