Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Israel, apart from Benjamin, mustered four hundred thousand swordsmen, all of them fit for battle. New Living Translation Israel had 400,000 experienced soldiers armed with swords, not counting Benjamin’s warriors. English Standard Version And the men of Israel, apart from Benjamin, mustered 400,000 men who drew the sword; all these were men of war. Berean Standard Bible The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior. King James Bible And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war. New King James Version Now besides Benjamin, the men of Israel numbered four hundred thousand men who drew the sword; all of these were men of war. New American Standard Bible Then the men of Israel besides Benjamin were counted, four hundred thousand men who drew the sword; all of these were men of war. NASB 1995 Then the men of Israel besides Benjamin were numbered, 400,000 men who draw the sword; all these were men of war. NASB 1977 Then the men of Israel besides Benjamin were numbered, 400,000 men who draw the sword; all these were men of war. Legacy Standard Bible And the men of Israel besides Benjamin were numbered, 400,000 men who draw the sword; all these were men of war. Amplified Bible Then the men of Israel, other than Benjamin, assembled four hundred thousand men who drew the sword; all of these were men of war. Christian Standard Bible The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized four hundred thousand armed men, every one an experienced warrior. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, rallied 400,000 armed men, every one an experienced warrior. American Standard Version And the men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war. Contemporary English Version The other Israelite tribes organized their army and found they had 400,000 experienced soldiers. English Revised Version And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war. GOD'S WORD® Translation The men of Israel (Benjamin not included) totaled 400,000 soldiers armed with swords. Good News Translation Not counting the tribe of Benjamin, the Israelites gathered 400,000 trained soldiers. International Standard Version But the Israeli army—not counting the tribe of Benjamin—numbered 400,000 expert swordsmen, all of them battle-hardened soldiers. NET Bible The men of Israel (not counting Benjamin) had mustered four hundred thousand sword-wielding soldiers, every one an experienced warrior. New Heart English Bible The men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men who drew sword: all these were men of war. Webster's Bible Translation And the men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior. World English Bible The men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were counted four hundred thousand men who drew sword. All these were men of war. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the men of Israel numbered themselves, apart from Benjamin, four hundred thousand men, drawing sword, each of these a man of war. Young's Literal Translation And the men of Israel numbered themselves, apart from Benjamin, four hundred thousand men, drawing sword, each of these a man of war. Smith's Literal Translation And the men of Israel were reviewed, beside Benjamin, four hundred thousand men drawing sword: all these men of war. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf the men of Israel also, beside the children of Benjamin, were found four hundred thousand that drew swords, and were prepared to fight. Catholic Public Domain Version Then too, among the men of Israel apart from the sons of Benjamin, there were found four hundred thousand who drew the sword and who were prepared for battle. New American Bible The men of Israel, without Benjamin, mustered four hundred thousand swordsmen, all of them warriors. New Revised Standard Version And the Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mustered four hundred thousand armed men, all of them warriors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the men of Israel, as compared with the Benjamites, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword; all these were men of war. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the men of Israel were numbered apart from the sons of Benjamin, four hundred thousand men drawing a sword, all men, workers of war OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword; all these were men of war. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the men of Israel, exclusive of Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword; all these were men of war. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of the Assembly…16Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing. 17The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior. Cross References Numbers 1:26-27 From the sons of Judah, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Judah numbered 74,600. Numbers 2:4 and his division numbers 74,600. Numbers 26:22 These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500. 1 Samuel 11:8 And when Saul numbered them at Bezek, there were 300,000 Israelites and 30,000 men of Judah. 1 Samuel 15:4 So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah. 2 Samuel 24:9 And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000. 1 Chronicles 21:5 And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah. 2 Chronicles 17:14-18 These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; / next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; / and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. ... Matthew 10:6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. Matthew 15:24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Luke 22:30 so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Acts 26:7 the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews. Romans 11:1 I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. Romans 11:26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. Philippians 3:5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; Treasury of Scripture And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war. four hundred Judges 20:2 And the chief of all the people, even of all the tribes of Israel, presented themselves in the assembly of the people of God, four hundred thousand footmen that drew sword. Numbers 1:46 Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty. Numbers 26:51 These were the numbered of the children of Israel, six hundred thousand and a thousand seven hundred and thirty. Jump to Previous Apart Armed Benjamin Besides Draw Drawing Drew Hundred Israel Mustered Numbered Sword Swords Swordsmen Themselves Thousand WarJump to Next Apart Armed Benjamin Besides Draw Drawing Drew Hundred Israel Mustered Numbered Sword Swords Swordsmen Themselves Thousand 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. The Israelites, apart from Benjamin This phrase highlights the division within the tribes of Israel, as the tribe of Benjamin is excluded from the rest of the Israelite confederation. This division is significant in the context of the civil war that ensues due to the grievous sin committed in Gibeah, a Benjamite city. The exclusion of Benjamin underscores the severity of the conflict and the moral outrage felt by the other tribes. Historically, the tribes of Israel were meant to be united under the covenant with God, but internal strife often led to divisions, as seen here. This division foreshadows later splits in the kingdom, such as the division between Israel and Judah. mobilized 400,000 swordsmen each one an experienced warrior Persons / Places / Events 1. Men of IsraelRefers to the collective tribes of Israel, excluding the tribe of Benjamin. They are preparing for battle against their fellow Israelites, the Benjamites, due to a grievous sin committed in Gibeah. 2. Benjamin One of the twelve tribes of Israel, which is at the center of the conflict due to the actions of some of its members in Gibeah. The tribe is being confronted by the other tribes for justice. 3. Four Hundred Thousand Swordsmen This number represents the assembled army of Israel, indicating the seriousness and scale of the conflict. It highlights the unity and determination of the tribes to address the sin in their midst. 4. Men of War This term emphasizes the readiness and capability of the Israelite army, suggesting that they are experienced and prepared for the impending battle. 5. Gibeah The location where the initial crime occurred, leading to the conflict. It is a city within the territory of Benjamin. Teaching Points Unity in Addressing SinThe tribes of Israel demonstrate the importance of coming together to address sin within the community. This unity is crucial for maintaining holiness and justice. The Seriousness of Sin The large number of men prepared for battle underscores the seriousness with which sin should be treated. It serves as a reminder that sin has consequences and must be dealt with decisively. Righteous Indignation The Israelites' response to the sin in Gibeah reflects a righteous indignation that believers should have towards sin. It is important to be zealous for God's standards. Community Responsibility The passage highlights the responsibility of the community to hold its members accountable. This is a call for believers to lovingly confront and restore those who have fallen into sin. Preparation for Spiritual Battles Just as the Israelites prepared for physical battle, believers must be prepared for spiritual battles, equipped with the armor of God as described in Ephesians. 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? Judges 20:18-23 - Why would God direct Israel to attack Benjamin, allow defeat twice, and then finally grant them victory on the third attempt? Why does the text promote the abduction of women as a solution for the tribe of Benjamin (Judges 21:20-23)? If the Israelites regretted their extreme oath, why didn't they seek a different resolution instead of resorting to further bloodshed (Judges 21)?Verse 17. - A repetition of the statement in ver. 2. CHAPTER 20:18-48 Hebrew The Israelites,וְאִ֨ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person apart from לְבַד֙ (lə·ḇaḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of Benjamin, מִבִּנְיָמִ֔ן (mib·bin·yā·min) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites mustered הִתְפָּֽקְד֗וּ (hiṯ·pā·qə·ḏū) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit 400,000 אַרְבַּ֨ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four swordsmen, שֹׁ֣לֵֽף (šō·lêp̄) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8025: To pull out, up, off each one כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every an experienced warrior. אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Judges 20:17 NIVJudges 20:17 NLT Judges 20:17 ESV Judges 20:17 NASB Judges 20:17 KJV Judges 20:17 BibleApps.com Judges 20:17 Biblia Paralela Judges 20:17 Chinese Bible Judges 20:17 French Bible Judges 20:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 20:17 The men of Israel besides Benjamin were (Jd Judg. 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