Judges 20:30

Verse

On the third day the Israelites went up against the Benjamites and arrayed themselves against Gibeah as they had done before.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and set themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

Bible in Basic English

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in fighting order against Gibeah as before.

Free Bible Version

On the third day they took up the same positions they had as before.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Israel went vp against the children of Beniamin the third day, and put theselues in aray against Gibeah, as at other times.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

Translation for Translators

The other Israeli men went and stood in their positions for fighting a battle just like they had done on the previous days.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of Israel fought against the people of Benjamin for the third day, and they formed their battle lines against Gibeah as they had done before.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

World English Bible

The children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and set themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

Young's Literal Translation

and the sons of Israel go up against the sons of Benjamin, on the third day, and arrange themselves against Gibeah, as time by time.

Context

Civil War against Benjamin

²⁹So Israel set up an ambush around Gibeah.³⁰On the third day the Israelites went up against the Benjamites and arrayed themselves against Gibeah as they had done before.³¹The Benjamites came out against them and were drawn away from the city. They began to attack the people as before, killing about thirty men of Israel in the fields and on the roads, one of which led up to Bethel and the other to Gibeah.

Summary

In this verse, the Israelites regroup after suffering losses in battle against the tribe of Benjamin. They seek God's guidance and favor before going into battle again. This demonstrates the importance of relying on God's direction and strength in times of difficulty and conflict. The Israelites' humility and dependence on God's help serve as a reminder for believers to trust in the Lord rather than their own abilities when facing challenges. Ultimately, this verse highlights the significance of seeking God's will and seeking His intervention in all circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the children of Benjamin went out against the people,.... Sallied out of Gibeah upon them, where they had put themselves in array against them: and were drawn away from the city; the Israelites retreating, and dissembling a flight, which drew the Benjaminites to pursue after them, by which means they were drawn off to a greater distance from the city of Gibeah: and they began to smite the people, and kill as at other times; at the other two battles: in the highways; where it seems two ways met: of which one goeth up to the house of God; to Bethel, as the Targum (t); or rather to Shiloh, where the house or tabernacle of God was, and was two miles from Gibeah, as Bunting (u) says: and the other to Gibeah in the field; so called, to distinguish it from the other Gibeah situated on an hill: about thirty men of Israel; which were killed in this running fight; and it seems as if one part of the army of Israel took one road, and the other the other road, and so divided the army of the Benjaminites that pursued after them. (t) So the Septuagint, and Noldius, p. 69. No. 345. (u) Travels, &c. p. 121.

Judges 20:30

Civil War against Benjamin

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Berean Standard Bible

On the third day the Israelites went up against the Benjamites and arrayed themselves against Gibeah as they had done before.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and set themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

Bible in Basic English

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in fighting order against Gibeah as before.

Free Bible Version

On the third day they took up the same positions they had as before.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Israel went vp against the children of Beniamin the third day, and put theselues in aray against Gibeah, as at other times.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

Translation for Translators

The other Israeli men went and stood in their positions for fighting a battle just like they had done on the previous days.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of Israel fought against the people of Benjamin for the third day, and they formed their battle lines against Gibeah as they had done before.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

World English Bible

The children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and set themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

Young's Literal Translation

and the sons of Israel go up against the sons of Benjamin, on the third day, and arrange themselves against Gibeah, as time by time.