# crops

This refers to edible plants that the Israelites were growing in their gardens or fields.

# were so scared, they hid
This could be translated as: “were very afraid of the Midianites, so they hid.”

# Finally

This begins a new event. Signals a shift from the Midianites’ oppression and Israel’s suffering to Israel’s repentance and God’s deliverance. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])

# they cried out

This might be translated as: “they called out” or “they prayed desperately.”

# to save them

This might be translated as: “to set them free” or “to rescue them from these enemies.”