Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Purah was Gideon's servant who went with him to spy on the Midianite camp.
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Also known as Phurah
Purah was the servant of Gideon, a judge of Israel. He is mentioned in the context of Gideon's campaign against the Midianites (Jdg.7.10-11). Before the battle, God instructed Gideon to go down to the Midianite camp with his servant Purah to hear what they were saying. Gideon obeyed, and he and Purah went to the outskirts of the camp. There, they heard a man telling his companion about a dream he had, which Gideon interpreted as a sign that God would give the Midianites into his hands. This event strengthened Gideon's faith and encouraged him to proceed with his plan to defeat the Midianites with a small army of 300 men.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6513
But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah
and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp.
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