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Judges 20:19

Judges 20:19 in Multiple Translations

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

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

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

So the children of Israel got up in the morning and put themselves in position against Gibeah.

The next morning the Israelites left and set up their camp near Gibeah.

Then the children of Israel arose vp earely and camped against Gibeah.

And the sons of Israel rise in the morning, and encamp against Gibeah,

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

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

And forthwith the children of Israel rising in the morning, camped by Gabaa:

The next morning, the Israeli men went and set up their tents near Gibeah.

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Judges 20:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּק֥וּמוּ בְנֵֽי יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר וַ/יַּֽחֲנ֖וּ עַל הַ/גִּבְעָֽה
וַ/יָּק֥וּמוּ qûwm H6965 -kamai Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵֽי bên H1121 son N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר bôqer H1242 morning Prep | N-ms
וַ/יַּֽחֲנ֖וּ chânâh H2583 to camp Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep
הַ/גִּבְעָֽה Gibʻâh H1390 Gibeah Art | N-proper
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וַ/יָּק֥וּמוּ qûwm H6965 "-kamai" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
בְנֵֽי bên H1121 "son" N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר bôqer H1242 "morning" Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וַ/יַּֽחֲנ֖וּ chânâh H2583 "to camp" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to set up camp or pitch a tent, like when the Israelites encamped in the wilderness. It can also mean to lay siege against a city.
Definition: 1) to decline, incline, encamp, bend down, lay siege against 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to decline 1a2) to encamp
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: abide (in tents), camp, dwell, encamp, grow to an end, lie, pitch (tent), rest in tent. See also: Genesis 26:17; Numbers 33:33; Psalms 27:3.
עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/גִּבְעָֽה Gibʻâh H1390 "Gibeah" Art | N-proper
Gibeah was a city in Palestine, specifically in the region of Benjamin, and was the birthplace of King Saul. The name means hill, and it is mentioned in various KJV translations as Gibeah or the hill.
Definition: § Gibeah = "hill" a city of Benjamin, birthplace of king Saul
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: Gibeah, the hill. See also: Joshua 15:57; Judges 20:36; Isaiah 10:29.

Study Notes — Judges 20:19

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Joshua 7:16 So Joshua arose early the next morning and had Israel come forward tribe by tribe, and the tribe of Judah was selected.
2 Joshua 3:1 Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over.
3 Joshua 6:12 Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD.

Judges 20:19 Summary

[The Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah, which means they were getting ready to fight against the Benjamites, as God had instructed them. This shows that they were trying to obey God's commands, just like we should try to obey God's commands in our own lives, as seen in John 14:15. By trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 103:19, we can have confidence that He is in control, even in difficult situations. This verse teaches us to trust in God's plan and to follow His instructions, even when it's hard or uncertain.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Israelites camp near Gibeah?

The Israelites camped near Gibeah because it was the city of the Benjamites, and they were preparing to go to battle against them, as instructed by God in Judges 20:18, where the LORD said Judah would go up first to fight against the Benjamites.

What can we learn from the Israelites' actions in this verse?

We can learn about the importance of obedience and following God's instructions, as seen in Judges 20:18, and also in Joshua 1:8, where God commands Joshua to meditate on His word and obey it.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Judges 20?

This verse is a pivotal moment in the story, as it sets the stage for the battle between the Israelites and the Benjamites, which will ultimately lead to the defeat of the Benjamites, as foretold in Judges 20:21, and the preservation of the tribe, as seen in Judges 21:1-25.

What does this verse teach us about God's sovereignty?

This verse teaches us that God is sovereign over all events, including war and battle, as seen in Proverbs 21:31, which says that the horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the LORD, and in Romans 8:28, which says that God works all things together for good.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I can demonstrate obedience to God's instructions in my own life, just like the Israelites in this verse?
  2. How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even in difficult or uncertain circumstances, like the Israelites facing battle?
  3. What are some lessons that I can learn from the Israelites' experience in this verse, and how can I apply them to my own walk with God?
  4. In what ways can I seek God's guidance and direction, just like the Israelites did in Judges 20:18, before making important decisions or facing challenges?

Gill's Exposition on Judges 20:19

And the children of Israel rose up in the morning,.... After they had had counsel at Shiloh, and which perhaps was by a deputation sent thither: and encamped against Gibeah: formed a camp near Gibeah

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 20:19

And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Judges 20:19

Judges 20:19 And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.Ver. 19. And the men of Israel went out to battle.] They went forth as men do to a lottery, with their heads full of hopes, but they came back with their hearts full of blanks. The Lord had rejected their confidences; therefore they could not prosper in them.

Sermons on Judges 20:19

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George Warnock New Beginnings - Crossing Jordan Ii by George Warnock In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of new beginnings and how God brings light out of darkness. He references the story of the Israelites in the wilderness, where the
Stephen Kaung Possessing Our Possession - Part 2 by Stephen Kaung In this sermon, Brother Stephen Kong discusses the significance of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River in the book of Joshua. He emphasizes that this act symbolizes their sepa

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