4. Gideon then crossed the Jordan River with his 300 men, and though exhausted, they continued to chase the enemy.
5. When they reached Succoth, Gideon asked the leaders of the town, “Please give my warriors some food. They are very tired. I am chasing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.”
6. But the officials of Succoth replied, “Catch Zebah and Zalmunna first, and then we will feed your army.”