^{14 Ref} And Jehovah looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and save Israel from the hand of Midian: have not I sent thee?

^{15 Ref} And he said unto him, Oh, Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is the poorest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.

^{16 Ref} And Jehovah said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.