Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This time, when the Benjamites came out from Gibeah to oppose them, they cut down another eighteen thousand Israelites, all of them armed with swords. New Living Translation but the men of Benjamin killed another 18,000 Israelites, all of whom were experienced with the sword. English Standard Version And Benjamin went against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed 18,000 men of the people of Israel. All these were men who drew the sword. Berean Standard Bible That same day the Benjamites came out against them from Gibeah and cut down another 18,000 Israelites, all of them armed with swords. King James Bible And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. New King James Version And Benjamin went out against them from Gibeah on the second day, and cut down to the ground eighteen thousand more of the children of Israel; all these drew the sword. New American Standard Bible And Benjamin went out against them from Gibeah the second day and struck to the ground again eighteen thousand men of the sons of Israel; all of these drew the sword. NASB 1995 Benjamin went out against them from Gibeah the second day and felled to the ground again 18,000 men of the sons of Israel; all these drew the sword. NASB 1977 And Benjamin went out against them from Gibeah the second day and felled to the ground again 18,000 men of the sons of Israel; all these drew the sword. Legacy Standard Bible And Benjamin went out to meet them from Gibeah the second day and destroyed to the ground again 18,000 men of the sons of Israel; all these drew the sword. Amplified Bible And [the fighting men from the tribe of] Benjamin went out of Gibeah against them the second day and again struck to the ground the sons of Israel, eighteen thousand men, all of whom were swordsmen. Christian Standard Bible That same day the Benjaminites came out from Gibeah to meet them and slaughtered an additional eighteen thousand Israelites on the field; all were armed. Holman Christian Standard Bible That same day the Benjaminites came out from Gibeah to meet them and slaughtered an additional 18,000 Israelites on the field; all were armed men. American Standard Version And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. Contemporary English Version That same day, Benjamin's soldiers came out of Gibeah and attacked, leaving another 18,000 Israelite soldiers dead on the battlefield. English Revised Version And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. GOD'S WORD® Translation Benjamin went out from Gibeah to meet them. This time they slaughtered 18,000 men from Israel who were armed with swords. Good News Translation And for the second time the Benjaminites came out of Gibeah, and this time they killed eighteen thousand trained Israelite soldiers. International Standard Version and the tribe of Benjamin went to war against them from Gibeah during that second day, and 18,000 soldiers from the Israelis—all of them expert swordsmen—fell to the ground. Majority Standard Bible That same day the Benjamites came out against them from Gibeah and cut down another 18,000 Israelites, all of them armed with swords. NET Bible The Benjaminites again attacked them from Gibeah and struck down eighteen thousand sword-wielding Israelite soldiers. New Heart English Bible Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. Webster's Bible Translation And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. World English Bible Benjamin went out against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men. All these drew the sword. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Benjamin comes out to meet them from Gibeah on the second day, and destroy eighteen thousand men among the sons of Israel again—to the earth; all these are drawing sword. Young's Literal Translation and Benjamin cometh out to meet them from Gibeah on the second day, and destroy among the sons of Israel again eighteen thousand men -- to the earth; all these are drawing sword. Smith's Literal Translation And Benjamin will go forth to their meeting from Gibeah in the second day, and they will destroy of the sons of Israel yet eighteen thousand men to the earth; all these drawing the sword. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of Benjamin sallied forth out of the gates of Gabaa: and meeting them made so great a slaughter of them, as to kill eighteen thousand men that drew the sword. Catholic Public Domain Version the sons of Benjamin burst forth from the gates of Gibeah. And meeting them, they made such a frenzied slaughter against them that they struck down eighteen thousand men who drew the sword. New American Bible Benjamin marched out of Gibeah against them again and felled eighteen thousand Israelites, all of them swordsmen. New Revised Standard Version Benjamin moved out against them from Gibeah the second day, and struck down eighteen thousand of the Israelites, all of them armed men. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the Benjamites went out against them from Gibeah the second day, and left dead on the ground eighteen thousand men of the children of Israel; all of these men who drew the sword. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Benjamin went out against them from Gebah on the second day; again the sons of Benjamin cast down from Israel eighteen thousand men to the ground, all these drawing a sword OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Benjamin went forth to meet them from Gabaa on the second day, and destroyed of the children of Israel yet further eighteen thousand men down to the ground: all these drew sword. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Civil War Against Benjamin…24On the second day the Israelites advanced against the Benjamites. 25That same day the Benjamites came out against them from Gibeah and cut down another 18,000 Israelites, all of them armed with swords. 26Then the Israelites, all the people, went up to Bethel, where they sat weeping before the LORD. That day they fasted until evening and presented burnt offerings and peace offerings to the LORD.… Cross References Judges 20:18 The 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. Judges 20:23 They 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.” Judges 20:28 and Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served before it.) The Israelites asked, “Should we again go out to battle against our brothers the Benjamites, or should we stop?” The LORD answered, “Fight, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” Judges 21:3 “Why, O LORD God of Israel,” they cried out, “has this happened in Israel? Today in Israel one tribe is missing!” Judges 21:6 And the Israelites grieved for their brothers, the Benjamites, and said, “Today a tribe is cut off from Israel. Judges 21:15 The people grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a void in the tribes of Israel. 1 Samuel 4:2 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. 1 Samuel 4:10 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. 2 Samuel 2:17 The battle that day was intense, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the servants of David. 2 Samuel 3:1 Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Chronicles 28:6 For in one day Pekah son of Remaliah killed 120,000 valiant men in Judah. This happened because they had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers. Hosea 9:9 They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins. 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? Matthew 24:9 Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. Luke 21:24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. Treasury of Scripture And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword. destroyed Judges 20:21 And the children of Benjamin came forth out of Gibeah, and destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites that day twenty and two thousand men. Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Job 9:12,13 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? … Jump to Previous Armed Benjamin Benjamites Children Cut Destroy Destroyed Drew Earth Eighteen Israel Israelites Meet Oppose Second Sword Swords Swordsmen Thousand TimeJump to Next Armed Benjamin Benjamites Children Cut Destroy Destroyed Drew Earth Eighteen Israel Israelites Meet Oppose Second Sword Swords Swordsmen Thousand TimeJudges 20 1. The Levite in a general assembly declared his wrong8. 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. That same day This phrase indicates the immediacy and continuity of the conflict. The events are part of a larger narrative of civil war within Israel, highlighting the urgency and intensity of the situation. The repetition of battle on the same day underscores the relentless nature of the conflict and the determination of both sides. the Benjamites came out against them from Gibeah and cut down another 18,000 Israelites all of them armed with swords Persons / Places / Events 1. The BenjamitesA tribe of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Known for their skill in battle, they are central to the conflict in this chapter. 2. Gibeah A city in the territory of Benjamin. It is the focal point of the conflict due to the grievous sin committed there, which led to the civil war between the tribe of Benjamin and the other tribes of Israel. 3. The Israelites The collective tribes of Israel, excluding Benjamin, who are seeking justice for the crime committed in Gibeah. They are engaged in a civil war against their fellow Israelites, the Benjamites. 4. The Battle This event is part of a larger conflict where the Israelites seek to punish the Benjamites for the atrocity committed in Gibeah. Despite being armed and prepared, the Israelites suffer a significant defeat. 5. The Civil War A tragic internal conflict among the tribes of Israel, highlighting the consequences of sin and disunity within God's people. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinThe events in Judges 20:25 remind us that sin has serious consequences, not only for individuals but for entire communities. The sin in Gibeah led to a devastating civil war. The Importance of Unity The division among the tribes of Israel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of disunity among God's people. Unity in the body of Christ is essential for fulfilling God's purposes. Seeking God's Guidance The Israelites' repeated defeats suggest a need for seeking God's guidance and ensuring that actions align with His will. It is crucial to discern God's direction in our lives. The Role of Justice and Mercy While justice is important, this passage also challenges us to consider the balance of justice and mercy, reflecting God's character in our dealings with others. Trusting in God's Sovereignty Despite setbacks and failures, believers are called to trust in God's sovereignty and ultimate plan, even when circumstances seem dire.(25) Destroyed . . . eighteen thousand men.--This second defeat seems to have been due, like the first, to overweening confidence and carelessness. Thus in two battles the eleven tribes lost 40,000 men--i.e., 13,300 more than the entire Benjamite army, which was only 26,700. Such a hideous massacre can only be accounted for by the supposition that the Benjamite slings did deadly execution from some vantage-ground. Similarly at Crecy "1,200 knights and 30,000 footmen--a number equal to the whole English force--lay dead upon the ground" (Green, 1:419).Verse 25. - Of the children of Israel. We are not told upon which tribe the lot fell, or the answer was given, that they should go up the second day. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew That same dayבַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the Benjamites בִנְיָמִ֨ן ׀ (ḇin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites came out וַיֵּצֵא֩ (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim against them לִקְרָאתָ֥ם ׀ (liq·rā·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way from מִֽן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Gibeah הַגִּבְעָה֮ (hag·giḇ·‘āh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1390: Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine and cut down וַיַּשְׁחִיתוּ֩ (way·yaš·ḥî·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin another ע֗וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more 18,000 שְׁמֹנַ֨ת (šə·mō·naṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth Israelites, בִבְנֵ֨י (ḇiḇ·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of them אֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those armed שֹׁ֥לְפֵי (šō·lə·p̄ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8025: To pull out, up, off with swords. חָֽרֶב׃ (ḥā·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword Links Judges 20:25 NIVJudges 20:25 NLT Judges 20:25 ESV Judges 20:25 NASB Judges 20:25 KJV Judges 20:25 BibleApps.com Judges 20:25 Biblia Paralela Judges 20:25 Chinese Bible Judges 20:25 French Bible Judges 20:25 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 20:25 Benjamin went forth against them out (Jd Judg. 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