The children of Israel had done evil in the sight of the Lord and were under the powers (hand) of Midian (meaning strife) for seven years.
Vhaisraele vha dovha vha khakhela Muṋe washu, Ene a vha kumedza zwanḓani zwa Vhamidiani ha vhuya ha fhela miṅwaha miṱanu na mivhili.