Judges 20:19
New International Version
The next morning the Israelites got up and pitched camp near Gibeah.

New Living Translation
So the Israelites left early the next morning and camped near Gibeah.

English Standard Version
Then the people of Israel rose in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.

Berean Standard Bible
The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.

King James Bible
And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

New King James Version
So the children of Israel rose in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.

New American Standard Bible
So the sons of Israel got up in the morning and camped against Gibeah.

NASB 1995
So the sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.

NASB 1977
So the sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.

Legacy Standard Bible
So the sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.

Amplified Bible
Then the [fighting men of the] sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.

Christian Standard Bible
In the morning, the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the morning, the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.

American Standard Version
And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

Contemporary English Version
The next morning the Israelite army moved its camp to a place near Gibeah.

English Revised Version
And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Israelites got up early in the morning and camped at Gibeah.

Good News Translation
So the Israelites started out the next morning and camped near the city of Gibeah.

International Standard Version
So the Israelis got up in the morning, encamped near Gibeah,

Majority Standard Bible
The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.

NET Bible
The Israelites got up the next morning and moved against Gibeah.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Israel rose up in the morning, and camped against Gibeah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Israel rose in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

World English Bible
The children of Israel rose up in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Israel rise in the morning, and encamp against Gibeah,

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel rise in the morning, and encamp against Gibeah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Israel will rise in the morning and will encamp against Gibeah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And forthwith the children of Israel rising in the morning, camped by Gabaa:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And immediately the sons of Israel, rising up in the morning, made camp near Gibeah.

New American Bible
The Israelites rose in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the Israelites got up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the children of Israel rose up in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Israel arose at dawn and they camped against Gebah, and the sons of Benjamin went out from Gebah to fight with the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel arrayed war with them against Gebah
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gabaa.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Civil War Against Benjamin
18The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied. 19The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah. 20And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took up their battle positions at Gibeah.…

Cross References
Joshua 8:10-11
Joshua got up early the next morning and mobilized his men, and he and the elders of Israel marched before them up to Ai. / Then all the troops who were with him marched up and approached the city. They arrived in front of Ai and camped to the north of it, with the valley between them and the city.

1 Samuel 4:1-2
Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. / The Philistines arrayed themselves against Israel, and as the battle spread, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who struck down about four thousand men on the battlefield.

2 Samuel 2:12-17
One day Abner son of Ner and the servants of Ish-bosheth son of Saul marched out from Mahanaim to Gibeon. / So Joab son of Zeruiah and the servants of David marched out and met them by the pool of Gibeon. And the two groups took up positions on opposite sides of the pool. / Then Abner said to Joab, “Let us have the young men get up and compete before us.” “Let them get up,” Joab replied. ...

2 Chronicles 13:3
Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor.

Hosea 10:9
Since the days of Gibeah you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not the battle in Gibeah overtake the sons of iniquity?

Judges 1:1-2
After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”

Judges 3:27-28
On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader. / “Follow me,” he told them, “for the LORD has delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand.” So they followed him down and seized the fords of the Jordan leading to Moab, and they did not allow anyone to cross over.

Judges 4:10
where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him.

Judges 5:14-15
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

Judges 6:34-35
So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. / Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.

Judges 7:1
Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh.

Judges 8:10-12
Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with their army of about fifteen thousand men—all that were left of the armies of the people of the east. A hundred and twenty thousand swordsmen had already fallen. / And Gideon went up by way of the caravan route east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and he attacked their army, taking them by surprise. / When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, Gideon pursued and captured these two kings of Midian, routing their entire army.

Judges 11:29
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites.

Judges 12:1-3
Then the men of Ephraim assembled and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We will burn your house down with you inside!” / But Jephthah replied, “My people and I had a serious conflict with the Ammonites, and when I called, you did not save me out of their hands. / When I saw that you would not save me, I risked my life and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come today to fight against me?”

Judges 18:11
So six hundred Danites departed from Zorah and Eshtaol, armed with weapons of war.


Treasury of Scripture

And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

rose up

Joshua 3:1
And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.

Joshua 6:12
And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.

Joshua 7:16
So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:

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Judges 20
1. The Levite in a general assembly declared his wrong
8. The decree of the assembly
12. The Benjamites, being cited, make head against the Israelites
18. The Israelites in two battles lose forty thousand
26. They destroy by a plan all the Benjamites, except six hundred.














The next morning
This phrase indicates a continuation of events from the previous chapter, where the Israelites had gathered to address the grievous sin committed in Gibeah. The timing suggests a sense of urgency and determination among the Israelites to seek justice. Morning often symbolizes new beginnings or divine intervention in biblical narratives, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23, where God's mercies are new every morning.

the Israelites set out
The Israelites, representing the twelve tribes, are acting in unity, a rare occurrence in the period of the Judges, which was marked by tribal disunity and moral decline. This collective action underscores the severity of the crime in Gibeah and the need for a unified response. The setting out signifies a mobilization for battle, reflecting the seriousness of their mission.

and camped near Gibeah.
Gibeah, a city in the territory of Benjamin, is central to the narrative. Its geographical location is significant as it was a Benjamite city, and the crime committed there had national implications. The Israelites camping near Gibeah indicates a strategic positioning for confrontation. This act of encampment is reminiscent of military campaigns in the Old Testament, such as the Israelites' encampment before the battle of Jericho in Joshua 6. The proximity to Gibeah also highlights the tension and impending conflict between the Israelites and the tribe of Benjamin.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Israelites
The collective tribes of Israel, excluding Benjamin, who are preparing for battle against the tribe of Benjamin due to the grievous sin committed in Gibeah.

2. Gibeah
A city in the territory of Benjamin where a horrific crime was committed against a Levite's concubine, leading to a civil war within Israel.

3. The Levite's Concubine
Her abuse and death at the hands of the men of Gibeah sparked outrage and led to the assembly of the Israelite tribes against Benjamin.

4. The Tribe of Benjamin
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, which defended the men of Gibeah, leading to conflict with the other tribes.

5. The Assembly at Mizpah
Prior to the events of Judges 20:19, the Israelites gathered at Mizpah to decide on a course of action against Benjamin.
Teaching Points
The Seriousness of Sin
The Israelites' response to the sin in Gibeah underscores the importance of addressing sin within the community. Sin has communal consequences and must be dealt with decisively.

Unity and Division
The tribes of Israel unite against Benjamin, showing the potential for both unity and division within God's people. Unity should be based on righteousness and justice.

Seeking God's Guidance
Before taking action, the Israelites sought God's counsel. This teaches the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions, especially in matters of justice.

The Cost of Justice
The conflict with Benjamin reminds us that pursuing justice can be costly and painful, but it is necessary to maintain holiness and righteousness.

The Role of Leadership
The leaders of Israel played a crucial role in addressing the sin in Gibeah. This highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide their communities in righteousness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The next morning
בַּבֹּ֑קֶר (bab·bō·qer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning

the Israelites
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

set out
וַיָּק֥וּמוּ (way·yā·qū·mū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

and camped
וַיַּֽחֲנ֖וּ (way·ya·ḥă·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp

near
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Gibeah.
הַגִּבְעָֽה׃ (hag·giḇ·‘āh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1390: Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine


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