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href="/bsb/judges/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/judges/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The next morning the Israelites got up and pitched camp near Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the Israelites left early the next morning and camped near Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the people of Israel rose in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the children of Israel rose in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the sons of Israel got up in the morning and camped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the [fighting men of the] sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the morning, the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the morning, the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The next morning the Israelite army moved its camp to a place near Gibeah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Israelites got up early in the morning and camped at Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the Israelites started out the next morning and camped near the city of Gibeah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the Israelis got up in the morning, encamped near Gibeah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites got up the next morning and moved against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Israel rose up in the morning, and camped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Israel rose in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Israel rose up in the morning and encamped against Gibeah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel rise in the morning, and encamp against Gibeah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Israel rise in the morning, and encamp against Gibeah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel will rise in the morning and will encamp against Gibeah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And forthwith the children of Israel rising in the morning, camped by Gabaa: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And immediately the sons of Israel, rising up in the morning, made camp near Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Israelites rose in the morning and encamped against Gibeah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Israelites got up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Israel rose up in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Israel arose at dawn and they camped against Gebah, and the sons of Benjamin went out from Gebah to fight with the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel arrayed war with them against Gebah<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gabaa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/20-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=6108" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/20.htm">Civil War Against Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18</span>The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">The next morning</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qū·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: way·ya·ḥă·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">and camped</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/1390.htm" title="1390: hag·giḇ·‘āh (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Hill, three cities in Pal. The same as gib'ah; Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine.">Gibeah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took up their battle positions at Gibeah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/8-10.htm">Joshua 8:10-11</a></span><br />Joshua got up early the next morning and mobilized his men, and he and the elders of Israel marched before them up to Ai. / Then all the troops who were with him marched up and approached the city. They arrived in front of Ai and camped to the north of it, with the valley between them and the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">1 Samuel 4:1-2</a></span><br />Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">2 Samuel 2:12-17</a></span><br />One day Abner son of Ner and the servants of Ish-bosheth son of Saul marched out from Mahanaim to Gibeon. / So Joab son of Zeruiah and the servants of David marched out and met them by the pool of Gibeon. And the two groups took up positions on opposite sides of the pool. / Then Abner said to Joab, “Let us have the young men get up and compete before us.” “Let them get up,” Joab replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/10-9.htm">Hosea 10:9</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1-2</a></span><br />After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-27.htm">Judges 3:27-28</a></span><br />On arriving in Seirah, he blew the ram’s horn throughout the hill country of Ephraim. The Israelites came down with him from the hills, and he became their leader. / “Follow me,” he told them, “for the LORD has delivered your enemies the Moabites into your hand.” So they followed him down and seized the fords of the Jordan leading to Moab, and they did not allow anyone to cross over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Judges 4:10</a></span><br />where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14-15</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34-35</a></span><br />So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. / Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Judges 7:1</a></span><br />Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-10.htm">Judges 8:10-12</a></span><br />Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with their army of about fifteen thousand men—all that were left of the armies of the people of the east. A hundred and twenty thousand swordsmen had already fallen. / And Gideon went up by way of the caravan route east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and he attacked their army, taking them by surprise. / When Zebah and Zalmunna fled, Gideon pursued and captured these two kings of Midian, routing their entire army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/12-1.htm">Judges 12:1-3</a></span><br />Then the men of Ephraim assembled and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We will burn your house down with you inside!” / But Jephthah replied, “My people and I had a serious conflict with the Ammonites, and when I called, you did not save me out of their hands. / When I saw that you would not save me, I risked my life and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come today to fight against me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Judges 18:11</a></span><br />So six hundred Danites departed from Zorah and Eshtaol, armed with weapons of war.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.</p><p class="hdg">rose up</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Joshua 3:1</a></b></br> And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/6-12.htm">Joshua 6:12</a></b></br> And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-16.htm">Joshua 7:16</a></b></br> So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/15-9.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/judges/19-27.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/judges/17-12.htm">Position</a> <a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/judges/20-8.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/judges/20-17.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/21-8.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Camped</a> <a href="/judges/20-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/judges/20-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/20-21.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/ruth/2-7.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/judges/20-22.htm">Position</a> <a href="/judges/20-38.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/judges/20-33.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/judges/20-20.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/20-1.htm">The Levite in a general assembly declared his wrong</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/20-8.htm">The decree of the assembly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/20-12.htm">The Benjamites, being cited, make head against the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/20-18.htm">The Israelites in two battles lose forty thousand</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/20-26.htm">They destroy by a plan all the Benjamites, except six hundred.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The next morning</b><br>This phrase indicates a continuation of events from the previous chapter, where the Israelites had gathered to address the grievous sin committed in Gibeah. The timing suggests a sense of urgency and determination among the Israelites to seek justice. Morning often symbolizes new beginnings or divine intervention in biblical narratives, as seen in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, where God's mercies are new every morning.<p><b>the Israelites set out</b><br>The Israelites, representing the twelve tribes, are acting in unity, a rare occurrence in the period of the Judges, which was marked by tribal disunity and moral decline. This collective action underscores the severity of the crime in Gibeah and the need for a unified response. The setting out signifies a mobilization for battle, reflecting the seriousness of their mission.<p><b>and camped near Gibeah.</b><br>Gibeah, a city in the territory of Benjamin, is central to the narrative. Its geographical location is significant as it was a Benjamite city, and the crime committed there had national implications. The Israelites camping near Gibeah indicates a strategic positioning for confrontation. This act of encampment is reminiscent of military campaigns in the Old Testament, such as the Israelites' encampment before the battle of Jericho in <a href="/joshua/6.htm">Joshua 6</a>. The proximity to Gibeah also highlights the tension and impending conflict between the Israelites and the tribe of Benjamin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The collective tribes of Israel, excluding Benjamin, who are preparing for battle against the tribe of Benjamin due to the grievous sin committed in Gibeah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a></b><br>A city in the territory of Benjamin where a horrific crime was committed against a Levite's concubine, leading to a civil war within Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levite's_concubine.htm">The Levite's Concubine</a></b><br>Her abuse and death at the hands of the men of Gibeah sparked outrage and led to the assembly of the Israelite tribes against Benjamin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">The Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, which defended the men of Gibeah, leading to conflict with the other tribes.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assembly_at_mizpah.htm">The Assembly at Mizpah</a></b><br>Prior to the events of <a href="/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19</a>, the Israelites gathered at Mizpah to decide on a course of action against Benjamin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a></b><br>The Israelites' response to the sin in Gibeah underscores the importance of addressing sin within the community. Sin has communal consequences and must be dealt with decisively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division.htm">Unity and Division</a></b><br>The tribes of Israel unite against Benjamin, showing the potential for both unity and division within God's people. Unity should be based on righteousness and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>Before taking action, the Israelites sought God's counsel. This teaches the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions, especially in matters of justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_justice.htm">The Cost of Justice</a></b><br>The conflict with Benjamin reminds us that pursuing justice can be costly and painful, but it is necessary to maintain holiness and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The leaders of Israel played a crucial role in addressing the sin in Gibeah. This highlights the responsibility of leaders to guide their communities in righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_the_levite's_concubine.htm">What happened to the Levite's concubine in Gibeah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judges_20__is_there_archeological_proof.htm">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?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_allow_israel's_defeats_first.htm">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?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_20_35-46_consistent_with_unity.htm">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?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/20-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The next morning</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבֹּ֑קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּק֥וּמוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qū·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and camped</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּֽחֲנ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·ḥă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">near</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gibeah.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּבְעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·giḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1390.htm">Strong's 1390: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/20-19.htm">Judges 20:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/20-19.htm">OT History: Judges 20:19 The children of Israel rose up (Jd Judg. 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