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The 300

by Micah Titterington  
10/13/2013 / Devotionals


A few years ago the movie "300" released in theaters (a sequel comes out later this year). The film celebrated the might and courage of 300 Spartans who stood up against their Persian foes who were many times more numerous. This film resonated with Americans who also accept the values the movie glorified: strength, power, courage, freedom, ability to stand up against all odds.

In Judges 7 we read the account of another 300 warriors. However, the values espoused here in the story of Gideon seem a little different. Although courage still appears to be valued (God and Gideon allow those who are afraid to go home), the second qualification of Gideon's troops stands out as unique. God tells Gideon to only take with him the men who "lap" water like a "dog." While there is some debate as to the exact meaning and significance of this phrase, one theory argues this was a sign of a lack of military training. While those who knelt would have demonstrated military readiness, the actions of these 300 may have shown a lack of such readiness.

If this is the case, then it is significant that these are the 300 whom God chose. God did not choose those who were strong in battle or great warriors like the 300 Spartans. Instead, he chose those who did not belong in battle. Instead of relying on their military strength, they were to be courageous and rely on God's strength and faithfulness. This is a theme that will continue throughout the Bible, even into the New Testament. Two stories of 300 soldiers; two very different approaches to victory.

Written by Micah Titterington (M.Div., Truett Seminary). It originally appeared on his blog, http://micah-titterington.blogspot.com

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