0 Why did God tell Gideon to reduce the size of his army?

Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon. Exodus 20:26

Trivia: Who made a golden calf and made the people dance naked around it?

Why did God tell Gideon to reduce the size of his army?


Because God wanted credit for defeating the Midianites.

The LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me. Judges 7:2

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