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◄ Judges 20:20►

New International Version
The Israelites went out to fight the Benjamites and took up battle positions against them at Gibeah.

New Living Translation
Then they advanced toward Gibeah to attack the men of Benjamin.

English Standard Version
And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin, and the men of Israel drew up the battle line against them at Gibeah.

Berean Standard Bible
And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took up their battle positions at Gibeah.

King James Bible
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against them at Gibeah.

New King James Version
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin, and the men of Israel put themselves in battle array to fight against them at Gibeah.

New American Standard Bible
The men of Israel went to battle against Benjamin, and the men of Israel lined up for battle against them at Gibeah.

NASB 1995
The men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin, and the men of Israel arrayed for battle against them at Gibeah.

NASB 1977
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin, and the men of Israel arrayed for battle against them at Gibeah.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin, and the men of Israel arrangedthemselves for battle against them at Gibeah.

Amplified Bible
The men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin, and assembled in battle formation against them at Gibeah.

Christian Standard Bible
The men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took their battle positions against Gibeah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took their battle positions against Gibeah.

American Standard Version
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel set the battle in array against them at Gibeah.

Contemporary English Version
Then they left their camp and got into position to attack the army of Benjamin.

English Revised Version
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel set the battle in array against them at Gibeah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the men of Israel went to war with the men of Benjamin. The Israelites formed their battle line facing Gibeah.

Good News Translation
They went to attack the army of Benjamin, and placed the soldiers in position facing the city.

International Standard Version
and the army of Israel went out to fight the tribe of Benjamin, assembling in battle array against them at Gibeah.

NET Bible
The men of Israel marched out to fight Benjamin; they arranged their battle lines against Gibeah.

New Heart English Bible
The men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel set the battle in array against them at Gibeah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against them at Gibeah.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took up their battle positions at Gibeah.

World English Bible
The men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel set the battle in array against them at Gibeah.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the men of Israel go out to battle with Benjamin, and the men of Israel set themselves in array [for] battle with them, against Gibeah,

Young's Literal Translation
and the men of Israel go out to battle with Benjamin, and the men of Israel set themselves in array with them, for battle against Gibeah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the men of Israel will go forth to war with Benjamin; and the men of Israel will prepare to war with them at Gibeah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And going out from thence to fight against Benjamin, began to assault the city.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And setting out from there to fight against Benjamin, they began to assault the city.

New American Bible
The men of Israel marched out to do battle with Benjamin and drew up in battle array against them at Gibeah.

New Revised Standard Version
The Israelites went out to battle against Benjamin; and the Israelites drew up the battle line against them at Gibeah.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the Benjamites went out of Gibeah to battle against Israel, and arrayed themselves against Israel; and the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against them at Gibeah.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin; and the men of Israel set the battle in array against them at Gibeah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they went out, all the men of Israel, to fight with Benjamin, and engaged with them at Gabaa.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Civil War Against Benjamin
…19The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.20And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took up their battle positions at Gibeah.21And the Benjamites came out of Gibeah and cut down 22,000 Israelites on the battlefield that day.…

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Cross References

Joshua 8:14
When the king of Ai saw the Israelites, he hurried out early in the morning with the men of the city to engage them in battle at an appointed place overlooking the Arabah. But he did not know that an ambush had been set up against him behind the city.

1 Samuel 4:2
The Philistines arrayed themselves against Israel, and as the battle spread, Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who struck down about four thousand men on the battlefield.

1 Samuel 17:2
Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines.

2 Samuel 2:25
The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.

2 Chronicles 13:3
Abijah went into battle with an army of 400,000 chosen men, while Jeroboam drew up in formation against him with 800,000 chosen and mighty men of valor.

2 Chronicles 14:10
So Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.

2 Chronicles 20:17
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”

Isaiah 7:1
Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city.

Jeremiah 46:3-4
“Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! / Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor!

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?

Matthew 24:6-7
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Luke 14:31
Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand?

John 18:3
So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

Acts 23:12
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.

Romans 7:23
But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.

Treasury of Scripture

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Judges 20

1.The Levite in a general assembly declared his wrong
8.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.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin
This phrase highlights the internal conflict within the tribes of Israel, a civil war sparked by the grievous crime committed in Gibeah, a city of Benjamin. The men of Israel, representing the other tribes, are united in their resolve to address the sin and injustice that occurred. This reflects the broader biblical theme of communal responsibility and the need for justice, as seen inDeuteronomy 13:12-18, where Israel is instructed to purge evil from among them. The conflict also underscores the fractured nature of Israel during the time of the Judges, a period marked by a lack of centralized leadership and frequent moral and social chaos (Judges 21:25).

and took up their battle positions at Gibeah
Gibeah, the scene of the initial atrocity, becomes the focal point of the conflict. Archaeologically, Gibeah is identified with Tell el-Ful, located a few miles north of Jerusalem. The choice of Gibeah as the battleground is significant, as it symbolizes the confrontation of sin at its source. The strategic positioning of the Israelite forces indicates their military preparedness and determination to hold the tribe of Benjamin accountable. This act of taking battle positions can be seen as a fulfillment of the principle of divine justice, where God uses human agents to execute judgment, a theme echoed inRomans 13:4, where governing authorities are described as God's servants to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Men of Israel
Refers to the collective tribes of Israel, excluding the tribe of Benjamin, who are preparing for battle against their fellow Israelites due to a grievous sin committed in Gibeah.

2.Tribe of Benjamin
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, which is defending itself against the other tribes due to the actions of some of its members in Gibeah.

3.Gibeah
A city in the territory of Benjamin where a heinous crime was committed, leading to the conflict between the tribe of Benjamin and the other Israelite tribes.

4.Battle Positions
The strategic arrangement of troops in preparation for combat, indicating the seriousness and organization of the impending conflict.

5.Conflict
The broader event of civil war within Israel, sparked by moral outrage and the need for justice, highlighting the consequences of sin and disunity among God's people.

Teaching Points

The Seriousness of Sin
Sin has communal consequences, and the people of God must take it seriously, seeking justice and righteousness in their communities.

Unity and Division
The conflict between the tribes highlights the dangers of division within the body of believers. Unity must be pursued, but not at the expense of righteousness.

Righteous Judgment
The Israelites' decision to confront Benjamin reflects the need for righteous judgment and accountability within the community of faith.

Preparation for Spiritual Battles
Just as the Israelites took up battle positions, believers must be spiritually prepared to confront sin and uphold God's standards.

The Cost of Disobedience
The civil war serves as a reminder of the high cost of disobedience to God's laws and the importance of aligning with His will.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Judges 20:20?

2.How does Judges 20:20 demonstrate the importance of seeking God's guidance first?

3.What can we learn about unity from Israel's actions in Judges 20:20?

4.How does Judges 20:20 connect to Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare?

5.How can we apply the Israelites' courage in Judges 20:20 to our lives?

6.What role does faith play in confronting challenges, as seen in Judges 20:20?

7.Why did the Israelites fight against their own brothers in Judges 20:20?

8.How does Judges 20:20 reflect on God's justice and mercy?

9.What historical evidence supports the battle described in Judges 20:20?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 20?

11.Judges 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?

12.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?

13.Judges 20:35-46 - Is the near-total annihilation of an entire tribe by fellow Israelites consistent with the broader biblical message of unity among God's people?

14.Judges 20:15 - How could only 26,000 men from Benjamin withstand the combined forces of Israel for so long, given the massive numerical imbalance?

What Does Judges 20:20 Mean

The men of Israel

• These are the united tribes acting as one covenant family (Judges 20:1;Joshua 22:12).

• Their unity shows a shared commitment to uphold God’s righteousness when evil surfaces within their own ranks (Deuteronomy 13:12-18).

• The verse reminds us that accountability begins “in the house of God” (1 Peter 4:17).

went out

• They move from deliberation to decisive action after consulting the LORD at Bethel (Judges 20:18).

• Obedience often requires leaving comfort zones (Numbers 32:20-22;Deuteronomy 20:1).

• Faith steps forward even when outcomes are uncertain (Hebrews 11:8).

to fight against Benjamin

• Grievous sin in Gibeah (Judges 19) demanded justice; love for holiness can mean confronting a brother (Leviticus 19:17;Matthew 18:15).

• The painful reality of civil conflict underscores how deeply unrepented sin fractures fellowship (Psalm 133:1 contrasted withHosea 10:9).

• The standard is God’s law, not tribal loyalty (Deuteronomy 17:2-7).

and took up their battle positions

• Orderly preparation shows reliance on God does not cancel strategic readiness (Nehemiah 4:9;Proverbs 21:31).

• Proper formation reflects faith expressed through disciplined action (Ephesians 6:13).

• Standing firm together pictures spiritual steadfastness for believers today (Philippians 1:27).

at Gibeah

• The confrontation occurs at the sin’s epicenter (Judges 19:14-15;Hosea 9:9).

• God often leads His people to address issues where they began, rooting them out completely (Joshua 7:2-26).

• Gibeah’s name becomes a lasting warning that hidden wickedness will be exposed (Romans 2:16).

summary

Judges 20:20 records Israel’s unified, obedient, and deliberate march to confront entrenched sin within their own nation. They move out, line up, and face the problem at its source. The verse teaches that God’s people must act together, in order, and with courage to uphold holiness, trusting Him while exercising responsible preparedness.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 20. -The men of Israel - meaning here of coursethe men of Judah.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And the men
אִ֣ישׁ(’îš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

went out
וַיֵּצֵא֙(way·yê·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

to 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

Benjamin
בִּנְיָמִ֑ן(bin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144:Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

and took up their battle
מִלְחָמָ֖ה(mil·ḥā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421:A battle, war

positions
וַיַּעַרְכ֨וּ(way·ya·‘ar·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6186:To set in a, row, arrange, put in order

at Gibeah.
הַגִּבְעָֽה׃(hag·giḇ·‘āh)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1390:Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine

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OT History: Judges 20:20 The men of Israel went out (Jd Judg. Jdg)