## what was evil in Yahweh's sight ##

See how you translated this phrase in [Judges 2:11](../02/11.md).

## The power of Midian oppressed Israel ##

God allowed the people of Midian to treat the people of Israel harshly. AT: "The people of Midian were more powerful than the people of Israel and oppressed them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

## dens ##

places in the rocky cliffs that would provide shelter.