Judges 7:25 records the earlier pursuit and capture of Oreb and Zeeb — the immediate narrative context leading to Gideon's exhausted crossing in 8:4.

Judges 9:17 recalls how Gideon risked his life for Israel — the same campaign in which his men were exhausted during pursuit in 8:4.

Judges 15:18 shows Samson exhausted and thirsty after a victory — a similar physical condition to Gideon's weary men in 8:4.

1 Samuel 14:31 explicitly says the people were 'very faint' after battle, directly parallel to Gideon's faint but pursuing men.

1 Samuel 30:10 recounts David's men too faint to cross the brook, identical situation to Gideon's faint but pursuing warriors.

Hebrews 11:34 highlights how weakness was turned to strength — directly referencing Gideon's exhausted men who still routed enemies.