Judges 20:5
Judges 20:5 in Multiple Translations
And during the night, the men of Gibeah rose up against me and surrounded the house. They intended to kill me, but they abused my concubine, and she died.
And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about upon me by night, and thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead.
And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about me by night; me they thought to have slain, and my concubine they forced, and she is dead.
And the townsmen of Gibeah came together against me, going round the house on all sides by night; it was their purpose to put me to death, and my servant-wife was violently used by them and is dead.
The leaders of Gibeah came to attack me at night. They surrounded the house, intending to kill me. They raped my concubine and she died.
And the men of Gibeah arose against me, and beset the house round about vpon mee by night, thinking to haue slaine me, and haue forced my concubine that she is dead.
and rise against me do the masters of Gibeah — and they go round the house against me by night — me they thought to slay, and my concubine they have humbled, and she dieth;
The men of Gibeah rose against me, and surrounded the house by night. They intended to kill me and they raped my concubine, and she is dead.
And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and surrounded the house upon me by night, and thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead.
And behold the men of that city in the night beset the house wherein I was, intending to kill me, and abused my wife with an incredible fury of lust, so that at last she died.
That evening, the men of Gibeah came to attack me. They surrounded the house where I was staying and wanted to have sex with me and then kill me. They raped and abused my slave wife all night, and she died.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 20:5
Study Notes — Judges 20:5
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- Judges 20:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 20:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 20:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 20:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 20:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 20:5
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 20:5
- Sermons on Judges 20:5
Context — The Decree of the Assembly
5And during the night, the men of Gibeah rose up against me and surrounded the house. They intended to kill me, but they abused my concubine, and she died.
6Then I took my concubine, cut her into pieces, and sent her throughout the land of Israel’s inheritance, because they had committed a lewd and disgraceful act in Israel. 7Behold, all you Israelites, give your advice and verdict here and now.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 19:22 | While they were enjoying themselves, suddenly the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they said to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house, so we can have relations with him!” |
| 2 | Judges 19:25–26 | But the men would not listen to him. So the Levite took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, and at dawn they let her go. Early that morning, the woman went back to the house where her master was staying, collapsed at the doorway, and lay there until it was light. |
| 3 | Genesis 19:4–8 | Before they had gone to bed, all the men of the city of Sodom, both young and old, surrounded the house. They called out to Lot, saying, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have relations with them!” Lot went outside to meet them, shutting the door behind him. “Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing! Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them to you, and you can do to them as you please. But do not do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof.” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 22:24 | you must take both of them out to the gate of that city and stone them to death—the young woman because she did not cry out in the city, and the man because he has violated his neighbor’s wife. So you must purge the evil from among you. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 22:10–11 | In you they have uncovered the nakedness of their fathers; in you they violate women during their menstrual impurity. One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter. |
Judges 20:5 Summary
[The men of Gibeah did a very bad thing to the Levite and his concubine, and it led to the concubine's death, as seen in Judges 20:5. This event is a reminder that sin has serious consequences, as noted in Galatians 6:7-8. We should always try to do what is right and just, and seek God's guidance and wisdom in difficult situations, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can promote peace and justice in our communities, just as the Israelites sought to do in response to the Levite's plea.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the intention of the men of Gibeah when they surrounded the house?
The men of Gibeah intended to kill the Levite, but instead they abused his concubine, which led to her death, as seen in Judges 20:5. This act is similar to the wickedness described in Genesis 19:1-11, where the men of Sodom also sought to harm visitors.
Why did the men of Gibeah target the Levite and his concubine?
The Bible does not explicitly state why the men of Gibeah targeted the Levite and his concubine, but it is clear that their actions were driven by wickedness and a lack of respect for human life, as seen in Judges 20:5 and Psalm 14:1-3.
How does this event relate to the rest of the story in Judges 20?
This event is a pivotal moment in the story of Judges 20, as it leads to the Levite seeking justice and the subsequent war between the Israelites and the Benjamites, as described in Judges 20:6-48. It also highlights the need for God's people to take a stand against evil and promote justice, as seen in Deuteronomy 16:20.
What can we learn from the Levite's experience in Gibeah?
The Levite's experience in Gibeah teaches us about the dangers of sin and the importance of seeking justice and righteousness, as seen in Judges 20:5 and Proverbs 21:3. It also highlights the need for believers to be aware of the evil that exists in the world and to take a stand against it, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18.
Reflection Questions
- How would I respond if I were in the Levite's situation, facing such evil and violence?
- What are some ways that I can promote justice and righteousness in my own community, just as the Israelites did in response to the Levite's plea?
- How can I balance the need to stand against evil with the need to show love and compassion to those who are struggling with sin, as seen in Matthew 9:10-13?
- What are some ways that I can seek God's guidance and wisdom in the face of difficult circumstances, just as the Israelites did in Judges 20:18?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 20:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 20:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 20:5
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 20:5
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 20:5
Cambridge Bible on Judges 20:5
Sermons on Judges 20:5
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(Through the Bible) Ruth by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of holding onto something that is no longer rightfully ours. He refers to the book of Revelation, where a scroll with seven seals |
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Judges 19:22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith addresses the dark period in Israel's history as depicted in Judges 19:22, illustrating the moral decline that leads to depravity and the eventual judgment of God. He d |
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Belshazzar's Feast and the Fall of Babylon by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein delves into the historical account of Belshazzar's feast and the divine judgment that followed, showcasing the defiance and blasphemy against God that led to |
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Parent Abuse Faith Bible Church 28 by Daniel Peters | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of showing proper honor to parents. It is divided into four sections: the security that God provided to the people after the worldwid |



