Gideon goes home to his family. He has many wives and 70 sons. The verses close how the people went off the derech and did not return the kindness that Gideon had done for them.

After turning down the people's offer that he rule over them as king, Gideon collects spoils from the people and build with in an Efod

The Midyanite campaign comes to an end when Gideon executes Zevach and Zalmuna.

After returning the victor from his campaign against Midyan on the east bank, Gideon captures the two Midyan kings. He then confronts two Jewish towns to punish them for their refusal to help him

On his way to chasing down the Midyanites, Gideon requests help from fellow Jews on the east bank, and doesn't get it.

Gideon and his 300 men approach the Midyanite camp and carry out the plan of the shofars, torches and jars.

Gideon overhears a Midianite soldier recounting a dream to his comrade — a dream that is interpreted as a sign that Gideon and the Israelites will defeat the Midianite camp. This unexpected moment gives Gideon the reassurance and courage he needs to move forward with confidence.

G-d tells Gideon to thin out his forces, until he is left with only 300 "lickers" to wage war against MIdyan. We learn the lessons for today.

Gideon wants to see a sign from G-d that he is worthy to lead the children of Israel against Midyan

Gideon takes ten men and destroys the altar of the Baal, and the Ashera tree next to it. The people of the town demand that his father turn him over