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They asked, &#8220Shall we go up again to fight against the Benjamites, our fellow Israelites, or not?&#8221 The LORD responded, &#8220Go, for tomorrow I will give them into your hands.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/judges/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron was the priest.) The Israelites asked the LORD, “Should we fight against our relatives from Benjamin again, or should we stop?” The LORD said, “Go! Tomorrow I will hand them over to you.” <a href="/esv/judges/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, ministered before it in those days), saying, “Shall we go out once more to battle against our brothers, the people of Benjamin, or shall we cease?” And the LORD said, “Go up, for tomorrow I will give them into your hand.” <a href="/bsb/judges/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served before it.) The Israelites asked, “Should we again go out to battle against our brothers the Benjamites, or should we stop?” The LORD answered, “Fight, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” <a href="/kjv/judges/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver them into thine hand. <a href="/nkjv/judges/20.htm">New King James Version</a> and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days), saying, “Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of my brother Benjamin, or shall I cease?” And the LORD said, “Go up, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” <a href="/nasb_/judges/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, Aaron’s son, stood before it to minister in those days), saying, “Shall I yet again go out to battle against the sons of my brother Benjamin, or shall I stop?” And the LORD said, “Go up, for tomorrow I will hand them over to you.” <a href="/nasb/judges/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, Aaron&#8217s son, stood before it to minister in those days), saying, &#8220Shall I yet again go out to battle against the sons of my brother Benjamin, or shall I cease?&#8221 And the LORD said, &#8220Go up, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, Aaron’s son, stood before it to minister in those days), saying, “Shall I yet again go out to battle against the sons of my brother Benjamin, or shall I cease?” And the LORD said, “Go up, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” <a href="/lsb/judges/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, Aaron’s son, stood before it to minister in those days), saying, “Shall I yet again go out to battle against the sons of my brother Benjamin, or shall I cease?” And Yahweh said, “Go up, for tomorrow I will give them into your hand.” <a href="/amp/judges/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, ministered before it in those days), saying, “Shall I yet again go out to battle against the sons of my brother Benjamin, or shall I quit?” And the LORD said, “Go up, for tomorrow I will hand them over to you.” <a href="/csb/judges/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving before it. The Israelites asked, “Should we again fight against our brothers the Benjaminites or should we stop? ” The LORD answered, “Fight, because I will hand them over to you tomorrow.” <a href="/hcsb/judges/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving before it. The Israelites asked: &#8220Should we again fight against our brothers the Benjaminites or should we stop?&#8221 The LORD answered: &#8220Fight, because I will hand them over to you tomorrow.&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days), saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And Jehovah said, Go up; for to-morrow I will deliver him into thy hand. <a href="/erv/judges/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver him into thine hand. <a href="/gwt/judges/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> (Phinehas, son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, served in front of it.) So the people of Israel asked the LORD, "Should we continue to wage war against our close relatives, the men of Benjamin? Or should we stop?" The LORD answered, "Go! Tomorrow I will hand them over to you." <a href="/isv/judges/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> while Eleazar's son Phinehas, a descendant of Aaron, served before it in those days. They asked, "Should we go out to war again against the descendants of our relative Benjamin, or shall we cease?" And the LORD answered, "Go out, and tomorrow I will deliver them into your control." <a href="/msb/judges/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served before it.) The Israelites asked, ?Should we again go out to battle against our brothers the Benjamites, or should we stop?? The LORD answered, ?Fight, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.? <a href="/net/judges/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving the LORD in those days), "Should we once more march out to fight the Benjaminites our brothers, or should we quit?" The LORD said, "Attack, for tomorrow I will hand them over to you." <a href="/nheb/judges/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days), "Shall I yet again go out to battle against the people of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease?" The LORD said, "Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver him into your hand." <a href="/wbt/judges/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for to-morrow I will deliver them into thy hand. <a href="/web/judges/20.htm">World English Bible</a> and Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days), saying, “Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease?” Yahweh said, “Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver him into your hand.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, is standing before it in those days, saying, “Do I add to go out to battle again with the sons of my brother Benjamin, or do I cease?” And YHWH says, “Go up, for tomorrow I give him into your hand.” <a href="/ylt/judges/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, is standing before it in those days -- saying, 'Do I add again to go out to battle with the sons of Benjamin, my brother, or do I cease?' And Jehovah saith, 'Go up, for to-morrow I give him into thy hand.' <a href="/slt/judges/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I add yet to go forth to war with the sons of Benjamin my brother, or shall I desist? And Jehovah will say, Go up; for to-morrow I will give him into thy hand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Phinees the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron was over the house. So they consulted the Lord and said: Shall we go out any more to fight against the children of Benjamin our brethren, or shall we cease? And the Lord said to them: Go up, for to morrow I will deliver them into your hands. <a href="/cpdv/judges/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, was the first ruler of the house. And so, they consulted the Lord, and they said, “Should we continue to go forth in battle against the sons of Benjamin, our brothers, or should we cease?” And the Lord said to them: “Ascend. For tomorrow, I will deliver them into your hands.” <a href="/nabre/judges/20.htm">New American Bible</a> and Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was standing in his presence in those days), and asked, “Shall I again go out to battle with my brother Benjamin, or shall I stop?” The LORD said: Attack! For tomorrow I will deliver him into your power. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, ministered before it in those days), saying, “Shall we go out once more to battle against our kinsfolk the Benjaminites, or shall we desist?” The LORD answered, “Go up, for tomorrow I will give them into your hand.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, ministered before it in those days), saying, Shall we yet again go out to battle against our brethren the Benjamites, or shall we cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hands. <a href="/hpbt/judges/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Phinkhas, son of Eliazer, son of Aaron the Priest, was standing before it in those days, and they were saying: “Shall we again go out to battle against the sons of Benjamin our brother or shall we cease?” And LORD JEHOVAH said: “Go up, for tomorrow I shall deliver him into your hands”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days--saying: 'Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease?' And the LORD said: 'Go up; for to-morrow I will deliver him into thy hand.' <a href="/sep/judges/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and Phinees the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron stood before it in those days; and the children of Israel enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall we yet again go forth to fight with our brethren the sons of Benjamin? and the Lord said, Go up, to-morrow I will give them into your hands. <a href="/parallel/judges/20-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=6187" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/20.htm">Civil War Against Benjamin</a> …27And the Israelites inquired of the LORD. (In those days the ark of the covenant of God was there, 28<a href="/hebrew/6372.htm" title="6372: ū·p̄î·nə·ḥās (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. Apparently from peh and a variation of nachash; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites.">and Phinehas</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">of Eleazar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">of Aaron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·mêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">served</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before it.)</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yā·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hā·hêm (Art:: Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">The Israelites asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: ha·’ō·w·sip̄ (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">“Should we again</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: lā·ṣêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">go out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">our brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Benjamites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/2308.htm" title="2308: ’eḥ·dāl (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To cease. A primitive root; properly, to be flabby, i.e. desist; be lacking or idle.">should we stop?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">answered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ă·lū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">“Fight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4279.htm" title="4279: mā·ḥār (Adv) -- Tomorrow, in time to come. Probably from 'achar; properly, deferred, i.e. The morrow; usually tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter.">tomorrow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ’et·tə·nen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I will deliver them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ḇə·yā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into your hand.”</a> 29So Israel set up an ambush around Gibeah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6</a> He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Numbers 27:21</a> He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.” <a href="/joshua/7-6.htm">Joshua 7:6-9</a> Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell facedown before the ark of the LORD until evening, as did the elders of Israel; and they all sprinkled dust on their heads. / “O, Lord GOD,” Joshua said, “why did You ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites to be destroyed? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan! / O Lord, what can I say, now that Israel has turned its back and run from its enemies? ... <a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">1 Samuel 14:37</a> So Saul inquired of God, “Shall I go down after the Philistines? Will You give them into the hand of Israel?” But God did not answer him that day. <a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2</a> So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8</a> and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-19.htm">2 Samuel 5:19</a> So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-23.htm">2 Samuel 5:23</a> So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5-6</a> But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” / So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/2_chronicles/18-4.htm">2 Chronicles 18:4-5</a> But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” / So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, four hundred men, and asked them, “Should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and God will deliver it into the hand of the king.” <a href="/2_chronicles/20-14.htm">2 Chronicles 20:14-17</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. / And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. / Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. ... <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a> Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! <a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a> And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” <a href="/jeremiah/42-3.htm">Jeremiah 42:3</a> Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver them into your hand.<a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Numbers 25:7-13</a> And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand; … <a href="/joshua/22-13.htm">Joshua 22:13,30-32</a> And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, … <a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Joshua 24:33</a> And Eleazar the son of Aaron died; and they buried him in a hill that pertained to Phinehas his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim.stood<a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a> At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.<a href="/deuteronomy/18-5.htm">Deuteronomy 18:5</a> For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons for ever.Shall I yet<a href="/joshua/7-7.htm">Joshua 7:7</a> And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? would to God we had been content, and dwelt on the other side Jordan!<a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">1 Samuel 14:37</a> And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.<a href="/1_samuel/23-4.htm">1 Samuel 23:4-12</a> Then David inquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand… Go up<a href="/judges/1-2.htm">Judges 1:2</a> And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand.<a href="/judges/7-9.htm">Judges 7:9</a> And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand.<a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a> Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/judges/20-23.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/judges/15-7.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/judges/20-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/20-13.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/judges/18-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/joshua/24-33.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">To-Morrow</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/judges/20-34.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/judges/20-30.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/judges/20-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-8.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/judges/20-48.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/21-4.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-3.htm">Phinehas</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">To-Morrow</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 20</div>1. <a href="/judges/20-1.htm">The Levite in a general assembly declared his wrong</a> 8. <a href="/judges/20-8.htm">The decree of the assembly</a> 12. <a href="/judges/20-12.htm">The Benjamites, being cited, make head against the Israelites</a> 18. <a href="/judges/20-18.htm">The Israelites in two battles lose forty thousand</a> 26. <a href="/judges/20-26.htm">They destroy by a plan all the Benjamites, except six hundred.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>and Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served before it. Phinehas was the grandson of Aaron, the first high priest, and son of Eleazar. His presence here indicates a continuity of the priestly line and the importance of maintaining religious order during tumultuous times. Phinehas is known for his zealousness for God's holiness (<a href="/numbers/25-7.htm">Numbers 25:7-13</a>), which underscores the gravity of the situation in <a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20</a>. His role as a priest serving before the Ark of the Covenant highlights the centrality of seeking divine guidance in Israel's military and moral crises.The Israelites asked, The Israelites' inquiry reflects a pattern of seeking divine counsel before making significant decisions, a practice rooted in their covenant relationship with God. This approach is consistent with other instances in the Old Testament where leaders sought God's will through the Urim and Thummim or through prophets (<a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2</a>, <a href="/2_samuel/5-19.htm">2 Samuel 5:19</a>).“Should we again go out to battle against our brothers the Benjamites, or should we stop?” The phrasing "our brothers the Benjamites" emphasizes the internal conflict and the tragic nature of civil war within the tribes of Israel. This conflict arose from the grievous sin committed in Gibeah, a Benjamite city, and the subsequent refusal of the tribe of Benjamin to surrender the guilty parties (Judges 19-20). The question reflects the Israelites' hesitation and the moral complexity of fighting against their own kin, highlighting the tension between justice and unity.The LORD answered, The direct response from the LORD signifies His active involvement and sovereignty in the affairs of Israel. It reassures the Israelites of divine support and guidance, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. God's responses to Israel's inquiries often come through the priestly mediation, emphasizing the importance of the priesthood in maintaining the covenant relationship.“Fight, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” This assurance of victory is a divine promise that echoes God's faithfulness to His people when they act in accordance with His will. The phrase "I will deliver them into your hand" is reminiscent of God's promises to deliver Israel's enemies into their hands during the conquest of Canaan (<a href="/joshua/6-2.htm">Joshua 6:2, 8</a>:1). It underscores God's role as the ultimate warrior and deliverer, foreshadowing the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ. The promise of victory also serves as a test of faith and obedience for the Israelites, challenging them to trust in God's timing and power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/phinehas.htm">Phinehas</a> The grandson of Aaron, serving as a priest during this time. Known for his zeal for God's holiness, Phinehas plays a crucial role in seeking God's guidance for Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eleazar.htm">Eleazar</a> The father of Phinehas and son of Aaron, Eleazar was a high priest who succeeded Aaron. His lineage signifies the continuity of the priestly line. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_benjamites.htm">The Benjamites</a> One of the tribes of Israel, involved in a civil conflict with the other tribes due to a grievous sin committed in Gibeah, a city in Benjamin. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The collective tribes of Israel, seeking justice and guidance from God in their conflict with the Benjamites. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_response.htm">The LORD's Response</a> God’s direct communication to Israel, providing assurance of victory in their righteous cause.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_guidance.htm">Seeking Divine Guidance</a> In times of conflict or decision-making, seek God's guidance through prayer and His Word, just as Israel sought direction through Phinehas. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_righteous_leaders.htm">The Role of Righteous Leaders</a> Godly leaders like Phinehas play a crucial role in guiding people according to God's will. We should pray for and support leaders who seek God's direction. <a href="/topical/g/god's_assurance_in_righteous_causes.htm">God's Assurance in Righteous Causes</a> When pursuing justice or righteousness, trust in God's assurance and timing. God promised victory to Israel when their cause aligned with His will. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity_among_believers.htm">The Importance of Unity Among Believers</a> The conflict with the Benjamites reminds us of the need for unity and reconciliation within the body of Christ, addressing sin with truth and love. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Trust in God's promises, even when facing overwhelming odds. His word is faithful and true, as demonstrated by His assurance to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 20</a> <a href="/q/why_didn't_tribes_fully_possess_land.htm">If the land division was divinely ordained, why do other biblical accounts (e.g., Judges 1) describe tribes failing to fully possess these assigned territories?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_26,000_benjamites_resist_israel.htm">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?</a> <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> <a href="/q/who_was_the_high_priest_in_the_bible.htm">Who was the high priest in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) Phinehas.--The fact that the high priest is. still the grandson of Aaron, who had shown such noble zeal in the desert (<a href="/numbers/25-8.htm" title="And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.">Numbers 25:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-30.htm" title="Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed.">Psalm 106:30</a>), is. an important note of time, and proves decisively that this narrative, like the last, is anterior to much that has been recorded in the earlier chapters. It is remarkable that the chief personages in these two wild scenes are the grandson of Moses and the grandson of Aaron, and it is a strange illustration of the disorder of the times that while the latter fulfils the supreme functions of the high priest, the former, who has sunk to the condition of a poor wandering Levite, does not go to his powerful cousin, but serves an unknown and schismatic image for a most paltry pittance.Tomorrow.--Comp. <a href="/judges/4-14.htm" title="And Deborah said to Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD has delivered Sisera into your hand: is not the LORD gone out before you? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.">Judges 4:14</a>; <a href="/joshua/8-1.htm" title="And the LORD said to Joshua, Fear not, neither be you dismayed: take all the people of war with you, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:">Joshua 8:1</a>. This is the first promise of success. The people needed to be taught that even in a religious war they could by no means rely on their own strength. How often has history laughed to scorn the cynical remark of Napoleon that "Providence usually favours the strongest battalion !" <a href="/commentaries/judges/20-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and Phinehas וּ֠פִינְחָס (ū·p̄î·nə·ḥās) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6372.htm">Strong's 6372: </a> Phinehas -- three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Eleazar, אֶלְעָזָ֨ר (’el·‘ā·zār) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites the son בֶּֽן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Aaron, אַהֲרֹ֜ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses served עֹמֵ֣ד ׀ (‘ō·mêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations before it.) לְפָנָ֗יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face The Israelites asked, לֵאמֹר֒ (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Should we again הַאוֹסִ֨ף (ha·’ō·w·sip̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> To add, augment go out לָצֵ֧את (lā·ṣêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to battle לַמִּלְחָמָ֛ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> A battle, war against עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with our brothers אָחִ֖י (’ā·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) the Benjamites, בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son or אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not should we stop?” אֶחְדָּ֑ל (’eḥ·dāl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2308.htm">Strong's 2308: </a> To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle The LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel answered, וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Fight, עֲל֔וּ (‘ă·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction tomorrow מָחָ֖ר (mā·ḥār) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4279.htm">Strong's 4279: </a> Deferred, the morrow, tomorrow, hereafter I will deliver them אֶתְּנֶ֥נּוּ (’et·tə·nen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set into your hands.” בְיָדֶֽךָ׃ (ḇə·yā·ḏe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/20-28.htm">OT History: Judges 20:28 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar (Jd Judg. 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