Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version From their towns they came together at Gibeah to fight against the Israelites. New Living Translation Instead, they came from their towns and gathered at Gibeah to fight the Israelites. English Standard Version Then the people of Benjamin came together out of the cities to Gibeah to go out to battle against the people of Israel. Berean Standard Bible And from their cities they came together at Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. King James Bible But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. New King James Version Instead, the children of Benjamin gathered together from their cities to Gibeah, to go to battle against the children of Israel. New American Standard Bible Instead, the sons of Benjamin gathered from the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the sons of Israel. NASB 1995 The sons of Benjamin gathered from the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the sons of Israel. NASB 1977 And the sons of Benjamin gathered from the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the sons of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Then the sons of Benjamin gathered from the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the sons of Israel. Amplified Bible Then the [tribe of the] sons of Benjamin gathered from the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the [other] sons of Israel. Christian Standard Bible Instead, the Benjaminites gathered together from their cities to Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instead, the Benjaminites gathered together from their cities to Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. American Standard Version And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. Contemporary English Version Men from towns all over Benjamin's territory went to Gibeah and got ready to fight Israel. English Revised Version And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation So the men of Benjamin went from their towns and assembled at Gibeah to go to war with the men of Israel. Good News Translation From all the cities of Benjamin they came to Gibeah to fight the other people of Israel. International Standard Version so the descendants of Benjamin assembled from the cities of Gibeah to fight the Israelis in battle. NET Bible The Benjaminites came from their cities and assembled at Gibeah to make war against the Israelites. New Heart English Bible The people of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation But the children of Benjamin assembled out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd from their cities they came together at Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. World English Bible The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the sons of Benjamin are gathered out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle with the sons of Israel. Young's Literal Translation and the sons of Benjamin are gathered out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle with the sons of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Benjamin will be gathered together from the cities to Gibeah to go out to war with the sons of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut out of all the cities which were of their lot, they gathered themselves together into Gabaa, to aid them, and to fight against the whole people of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version Instead, out of all the cities that were their lot, they convened at Gibeah, so that they might bring them assistance, and so that they might contend against the entire people of Israel. New American Bible Instead, the Benjaminites assembled from their cities at Gibeah, to march out to battle with the Israelites. New Revised Standard Version The Benjaminites came together out of the towns to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the Israelites. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut all the Benjamites gathered themselves together in Gibeah from their cities, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the sons of Benjamin assembled from their city to Gebah to go out and to fight with the sons of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of their cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Benjamin were gathered from their cities to Gabaa, to go forth to fight with the children of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of the Assembly…13Hand over the wicked men of Gibeah so we can put them to death and purge Israel of this evil.” But the Benjamites refused to heed the voice of their fellow Israelites. 14And from their cities they came together at Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites. 15On that day the Benjamites mobilized 26,000 swordsmen from their cities, in addition to the 700 select men of Gibeah.… Cross References Judges 19:22-30 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!” / The owner of the house went out and said to them, “No, my brothers, do not do this wicked thing! After all, this man is a guest in my house. Do not commit this outrage. / Look, let me bring out my virgin daughter and the man’s concubine, and you can use them and do with them as you wish. But do not do such a vile thing to this man.” ... 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? Genesis 19:4-5 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!” Deuteronomy 13:12-15 If, regarding one of the cities the LORD your God is giving you to inhabit, you hear it said / that wicked men have arisen from among you and have led the people of their city astray, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods” (which you have not known), / then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you, ... 1 Samuel 11:7 He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent them by messengers throughout the land of Israel, proclaiming, “This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not march behind Saul and Samuel.” Then the terror of the LORD fell upon the people, and they came out together as one man. 2 Samuel 2:25 The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill. 2 Samuel 20:14 Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel-beth-maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him. 2 Chronicles 13:7 Then worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them. Psalm 83:6-8 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. / Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah Isaiah 9:21 Manasseh devours Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; together they turn against Judah. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. Jeremiah 5:5 I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains. Jeremiah 9:3 “They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. Matthew 10:21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. Matthew 24:10 At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another, Treasury of Scripture But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel. Numbers 20:20 And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand. Numbers 21:23 And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel. 2 Chronicles 13:13 But Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind them: so they were before Judah, and the ambushment was behind them. Jump to Previous Assembled Battle Benjamin Benjaminites Children Cities Israel Israelites Themselves Together Towns WarJump to Next Assembled Battle Benjamin Benjaminites Children Cities Israel Israelites Themselves Together Towns WarJudges 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. And from their cities The Benjamites gathered from various cities within their tribal territory. This indicates a unified response from the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting the strong tribal loyalty and identity that existed among the Israelites. The cities of Benjamin were strategically located in the central hill country of Canaan, which provided natural fortifications and a sense of security. they came together at Gibeah to go out and fight against the Israelites Persons / Places / Events 1. The BenjamitesA tribe of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Known for their warrior skills, they are central to this conflict. 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. 3. The Israelites The collective tribes of Israel, excluding Benjamin, who unite to address the sin in Gibeah and seek justice. 4. The Conflict A civil war within Israel, sparked by the heinous crime in Gibeah and the Benjamites' refusal to surrender the guilty parties. 5. The Gathering for Battle The Benjamites' decision to fight against their fellow Israelites rather than seek reconciliation or justice. Teaching Points The Danger of Tribal Loyalty Over RighteousnessThe Benjamites' decision to protect their own rather than uphold justice serves as a warning against placing loyalty to family or group above God's standards. The Consequences of Unrepentant Sin The refusal to address sin leads to devastating consequences, emphasizing the need for repentance and accountability within the community. The Importance of Seeking God's Guidance Before engaging in conflict, seeking God's will is crucial. The Israelites' initial failure to do so highlights the importance of divine guidance in decision-making. Unity in Addressing Injustice The collective action of the Israelite tribes demonstrates the power and necessity of unity when confronting sin and injustice. The Role of Justice in Community Upholding justice is essential for maintaining peace and righteousness within a community, as seen in the Israelites' response to the crime in Gibeah. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Judges 20Judges 20 (entire chapter) - Is there any archeological evidence supporting so great a civil war among the tribes of Israel, or are the events purely literary? What happened to the Levite's concubine in Gibeah? What is the Tribe of Benjamin? Job 34:12 - Elihu insists God always acts justly; how does this align with texts describing God commanding destruction (e.g., Joshua 6)?Verse 14. - But the children of Benjamin. It should be And the children, etc. It is not dependent upon the preceding verse, but begins a new head of the narrative. From the cities, i.e. the different cities of the tribe of Benjamin, enumerated in Joshua 18:21-28, twenty-six in number. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And fromמִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of their cities הֶעָרִ֖ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement [they] בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son came together וַיֵּאָסְפ֧וּ (way·yê·’ā·sə·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove at Gibeah הַגִּבְעָ֑תָה (hag·giḇ·‘ā·ṯāh) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1390: Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine to go out לָצֵ֥את (lā·ṣêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and fight לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war against עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with the Israelites. בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Judges 20:14 NIVJudges 20:14 NLT Judges 20:14 ESV Judges 20:14 NASB Judges 20:14 KJV Judges 20:14 BibleApps.com Judges 20:14 Biblia Paralela Judges 20:14 Chinese Bible Judges 20:14 French Bible Judges 20:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 20:14 The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together (Jd Judg. Jdg) |
    |