Judges 20:22
New International Version
But the Israelites encouraged one another and again took up their positions where they had stationed themselves the first day.

New Living Translation
But the Israelites encouraged each other and took their positions again at the same place they had fought the previous day.

English Standard Version
But the people, the men of Israel, took courage, and again formed the battle line in the same place where they had formed it on the first day.

Berean Standard Bible
But the Israelite army took courage and again took their battle positions in the same place where they had arrayed themselves on the first day.

King James Bible
And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day.

New King James Version
And the people, that is, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves and again formed the battle line at the place where they had put themselves in array on the first day.

New American Standard Bible
But the people, the men of Israel, showed themselves courageous and lined up for battle again in the place where they had lined themselves up on the first day.

NASB 1995
But the people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves and arrayed for battle again in the place where they had arrayed themselves the first day.

NASB 1977
But the people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves and arrayed for battle again in the place where they had arrayed themselves the first day.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the people, the men of Israel, strengthened themselves and arranged themselves for battle again in the place where they had arranged themselves the first day.

Amplified Bible
But the people, the [fighting] men of Israel, took courage and strengthened themselves and again set their battle line in the same place where they formed it the first day.

Christian Standard Bible
But the Israelite troops rallied and again took their battle positions in the same place where they positioned themselves on the first day.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the Israelite army rallied and again took their battle positions in the same place where they positioned themselves on the first day.

American Standard Version
And the people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves, and set the battle again in array in the place where they set themselves in array the first day.

English Revised Version
And the people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves, and set the battle again in array in the place where they set themselves in array the first day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But Israel's troops got reinforcements. They formed their battle line where they had formed it on the first day.

International Standard Version
But the army—the men of Israel—encouraged themselves and arrayed for battle again the next day in the same place where they had gathered the day before.

Majority Standard Bible
But the Israelite army took courage and again took their battle positions in the same place where they had arrayed themselves on the first day.

NET Bible
The Israelite army took heart and once more arranged their battle lines, in the same place where they had taken their positions the day before.

New Heart English Bible
The people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves, and set the battle again in array in the place where they set themselves in array the first day.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day.

World English Bible
The people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves, and set the battle again in array in the place where they set themselves in array the first day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the people, the men of Israel, strengthen themselves, and add to set in array [for] battle in the place where they arranged themselves on the first day.

Young's Literal Translation
And the people, the men of Israel, strengthen themselves, and add to set the battle in array in the place where they arranged themselves on the first day.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the people, the men of Israel, will strengthen themselves, and they will add to prepare war in the place which they set in array in the first day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Again Israel trusting in their strength and their number, set their army in array in the same place, where they had fought before:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Again the sons of Israel, trusting in both strength and number, set their troops in order, in the same place where they had contended before.

New American Bible
But the army of the men of Israel took courage and again drew up for battle in the place where they had drawn up on the previous day.

New Revised Standard Version
The Israelites went up and wept before the LORD until the evening; and they inquired of the LORD, “Shall we again draw near to battle against our kinsfolk the Benjaminites?” And the LORD said, “Go up against them.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the children of Israel rallied themselves, and once more set themselves in array in the same place where they had put themselves in array the first day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Israel were strengthened again, and they went again to array for war in the place where they were arrayed on the first day
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves, and set the battle again in array in the place where they set themselves in array the first day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the men of Israel strengthened themselves, and again engaged in battle in the place where they had engaged on the first day.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Civil War Against Benjamin
21And the Benjamites came out of Gibeah and cut down 22,000 Israelites on the battlefield that day. 22But the Israelite army took courage and again took their battle positions in the same place where they had arrayed themselves on the first day. 23They went up and wept before the LORD until evening, inquiring of Him, “Should we again draw near for battle against our brothers the Benjamites?” And the LORD answered, “Go up against them.”…

Cross References
Joshua 7:5-9
And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them, chasing them from the gate as far as the quarries and striking them down on the slopes. So the hearts of the people melted and became like water. / Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown before the ark of the LORD until evening, as did the elders of Israel; and they all sprinkled dust on their heads. / “O, Lord GOD,” Joshua said, “why did You ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be destroyed? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan! ...

1 Samuel 30:6
And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 20:3-4
Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. / So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.

2 Chronicles 14:11
Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”

2 Chronicles 32:7-8
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Psalm 31:24
Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.

Psalm 37:24
Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Psalm 42:5
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence.

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.

Isaiah 50:7
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

Jeremiah 8:4
So you are to tell them this is what the LORD says: “Do men fall and not get up again? Does one turn away and not return?

Jeremiah 46:28
And you, My servant Jacob, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, for I am with you. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have banished you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day.

encouraged

Judges 20:15,17
And the children of Benjamin were numbered at that time out of the cities twenty and six thousand men that drew sword, beside the inhabitants of Gibeah, which were numbered seven hundred chosen men…

1 Samuel 30:6
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

2 Samuel 11:25
Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.

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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.














But the Israelites encouraged one another
This phrase highlights the unity and resilience of the Israelite community. The Hebrew root for "encouraged" is "חָזַק" (chazaq), which means to strengthen or make firm. In the context of ancient Israel, this encouragement was not merely emotional support but a call to fortify their resolve and faith in God. Historically, the Israelites often faced overwhelming odds, and their strength came from their collective faith and adherence to God's commandments. This moment of encouragement reflects their understanding that their strength lies in unity and divine support.

and again took their positions
The phrase "took their positions" indicates a strategic and organized approach to the battle. The Hebrew word "עָמַד" (amad) means to stand or take a stand, suggesting a deliberate and prepared stance. This reflects the Israelites' readiness to confront their challenges head-on, trusting in God's guidance. In the broader scriptural context, taking one's position often implies standing firm in faith and righteousness, as seen in Ephesians 6:13, where believers are called to stand firm against evil.

where they had stationed themselves the first day
Returning to their original positions signifies a commitment to their initial strategy and a refusal to be deterred by previous setbacks. The historical context here is crucial; the Israelites were engaged in a civil conflict with the tribe of Benjamin, and their return to the same positions underscores their determination to seek justice and uphold God's law. This persistence is a testament to their faith and conviction, reminding believers today of the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. The phrase also suggests a reliance on God's plan, trusting that their initial positioning was divinely inspired and would ultimately lead to victory.

(22) Encouraged themselves.--Trusting, as the Vulgate adds, in their courage and numbers.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But the Israelite
אִ֣ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

army
הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

took courage
וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֥ק (way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer

and again
וַיֹּסִ֙פוּ֙ (way·yō·si·p̄ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

took their battle
מִלְחָמָ֔ה (mil·ḥā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

positions
לַעֲרֹ֣ךְ (la·‘ă·rōḵ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order

in the same place
בַּמָּק֕וֹם (bam·mā·qō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

where
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

they had arrayed themselves
עָ֥רְכוּ (‘ā·rə·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order

on the first
הָרִאשֽׁוֹן׃ (hā·ri·šō·wn)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank

day.
בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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