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war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, which <i>were</i> of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who <i>were</i> of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the sons of Dan, were positioned at the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the sons of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the sons of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the 600 men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the sons of Dan, were standing by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now the six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the sons of Dan, stood at the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The six hundred Danite men were standing by the entrance of the city gate, armed with their weapons of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The 600 Danite men were standing by the entrance of the gate, armed with their weapons of war. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the six hundred men girt with their weapons of war, who were of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the six hundred men girt with their weapons of war, who were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The 600 armed men from Dan stood at the entrance to the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Meanwhile the six hundred Danite soldiers, ready for battle, were standing at the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />While the 600 Danite soldiers, armed with military weapons, stood guard at the entrance to the gate, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The six hundred Danites stood at the entrance of the gate, armed with their weapons of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile the six hundred Danites, fully armed, stood at the entrance to the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the people of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, who were of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />(and the six hundred men girded with their weapons of war, who [are] of the sons of Dan, are standing at the opening of the gate)—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> (and the six hundred men girded with their weapons of war, who are of the sons of Dan, are standing at the opening of the gate), -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the six hundred men girded with their weapons of war, stood at the door, which were of the sons of Dan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the six hundred men stood before the door, appointed with their arms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the six hundred men, who were all armed, were standing before the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The six hundred Danites stationed themselves at the entrance of the gate armed with weapons of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />While the six hundred men of the Danites, armed with their weapons of war, stood by the entrance of the gate,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the six hundred men armed with weapons of war, who were Danites, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And six hundred men from the sons of Dan armed with armaments of war stood in the entrance of the gate<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the six hundred men girt with their weapons of war, who were of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the six hundred men of the sons of Dan who were girded with their weapons of war stood by the door of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/18-16.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=5403" 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/18.htm">The Danites Take Micah's Idols</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>So they turned aside there and went to the home of the young Levite, the house of Micah, and greeted him. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: wə·šêš- (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">The six</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê- (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">Danites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5324.htm" title="5324: niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A prim root; to station, in various applications.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">at the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·šā·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">of the gate,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2296.htm" title="2296: ḥă·ḡū·rîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To gird, gird on, gird oneself. A primitive root; to gird on.">armed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kə·lê (N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">with their weapons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥam·tām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">of war.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>And the five men who had gone to spy out the land went inside and took the graven image, the ephod, the household idols, and the molten idol, while the priest stood at the entrance of the gate with the six hundred armed men.…<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/19-47.htm">Joshua 19:47</a></span><br />(Later, when the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and put it to the sword. So they took possession of Leshem, settled there, and renamed it after their father Dan.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/17-1.htm">Judges 17:1-13</a></span><br />Now a man named Micah from the hill country of Ephraim / said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you and about which I heard you utter a curse—I have the silver here with me; I took it.” Then his mother said, “Blessed be my son by the LORD!” / And when he had returned the eleven hundred shekels of silver to his mother, she said, “I wholly dedicate the silver to the LORD for my son’s benefit, to make a graven image and a molten idol. Therefore I will now return it to you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34</a></span><br />The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-2.htm">1 Samuel 13:2</a></span><br />He chose for himself three thousand men of Israel: Two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. And the rest of the troops he sent away, each to his own home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-2.htm">1 Samuel 14:2</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Saul was staying under the pomegranate tree in Migron on the outskirts of Gibeah. And the troops who were with him numbered about six hundred men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-29.htm">1 Kings 12:29</a></span><br />One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-29.htm">2 Kings 17:29-33</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the people of each nation continued to make their own gods in the cities where they had settled, and they set them up in the shrines that the people of Samaria had made on the high places. / The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima, / the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech the gods of Sepharvaim. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-4.htm">2 Kings 18:4</a></span><br />He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">2 Chronicles 11:14-15</a></span><br />For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. / And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Psalm 78:55</a></span><br />He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-29.htm">Isaiah 10:29</a></span><br />They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-16.htm">Jeremiah 8:16</a></span><br />The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-15.htm">Hosea 4:15</a></span><br />Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Amos 8:14</a></span><br />Those who swear by the guilt of Samaria and say, ‘As surely as your god lives, O Dan,’ or, ‘As surely as the way of Beersheba lives’—they will fall, never to rise again.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, which were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.</p><p class="hdg">six hundred</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Judges 18:11</a></b></br> And there went from thence of the family of the Danites, out of Zorah and out of Eshtaol, six hundred men appointed with weapons of war.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/judges/18-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/18-12.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Danites</a> <a href="/judges/9-44.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/judges/9-44.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/judges/9-52.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/judges/9-52.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/judges/12-9.htm">Places</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Six</a> <a href="/judges/15-5.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">War</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Weapons</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/judges/20-2.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/judges/20-14.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/18-22.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/18-22.htm">Danites</a> <a href="/judges/19-26.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/judges/19-26.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/judges/19-13.htm">Places</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Six</a> <a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">War</a> <a href="/judges/18-17.htm">Weapons</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-1.htm">The Danites send five men to seek out an inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-3.htm">At the house of Micah they consult with Jonathan, and are encouraged</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-7.htm">They search Laish, and bring back news of good hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Six hundred men are sent to surprise it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-16.htm">In their way they rob Micah of his priest and his consecrated things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-27.htm">They win Laish, and call it Dan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-30.htm">They set up idolatry, wherein Jonathan inherits the priesthood.</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'; 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In the context of Judges, the Danites were seeking a new territory because they had not yet secured their inheritance in the Promised Land. This group of six hundred men represents a significant military force, indicating the seriousness of their mission. Historically, the tribe of Dan struggled to conquer the land allotted to them, which led to their migration northward. This event is part of the broader narrative of the tribal confederation in Israel before the establishment of the monarchy.<p><b>stood at the entrance of the gate</b><br>The gate of a city in ancient times was not only a point of entry but also a place of commerce, legal transactions, and public gatherings. It was a strategic location for both defense and control. The presence of the Danites at the gate signifies their intent to take control and possibly intimidate the inhabitants. This action reflects the common practice of besieging or taking control of a city by first securing its gate. The gate's significance is seen throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/ruth/4.htm">Ruth 4:1</a>, where Boaz goes to the gate to settle legal matters.<p><b>armed with their weapons of war</b><br>The mention of being armed highlights the readiness and determination of the Danites to achieve their objectives by force if necessary. In the ancient Near East, warfare was a common means of resolving disputes and acquiring territory. The Israelites were often engaged in battles to secure the land promised to them by God. The phrase underscores the militaristic aspect of the period of the Judges, a time characterized by frequent conflicts and the need for strong leadership. This readiness for battle can be contrasted with the spiritual battles described in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/danites.htm">Danites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel, descended from Dan, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. In this context, they are seeking a new territory to inhabit.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>A man from the hill country of Ephraim who had a shrine, ephod, and household gods, which the Danites later take.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/laish.htm">Laish</a></b><br>The city that the Danites are planning to conquer and settle in, as they seek a new inheritance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>The region where Micah lived and where the Danites initially stopped on their journey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gate.htm">Gate</a></b><br>The entrance to Micah's property, symbolizing a place of decision and confrontation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_self-reliance.htm">The Danger of Self-Reliance</a></b><br>The Danites' decision to seek a new land reflects a lack of trust in God's original provision. Believers today must be cautious of relying on their own understanding and strength rather than seeking God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>The presence of Micah's idols and the Danites' willingness to take them highlights the spiritual compromise prevalent in Israel. Christians are reminded to guard against modern forms of idolatry that can lead them away from true worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_to_god's_word.htm">The Importance of Obedience to God's Word</a></b><br>The account underscores the chaos that ensues when God's people stray from His commandments. Obedience to Scripture is crucial for maintaining a right relationship with God and experiencing His blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>The Danites acted as a group, yet their collective decision was flawed. This serves as a reminder of the importance of godly counsel and accountability within the Christian community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_will_in_uncertainty.htm">Seeking God's Will in Uncertainty</a></b><br>The Danites' journey was marked by uncertainty and a lack of divine direction. Believers are encouraged to seek God's will through prayer and Scripture, especially in times of uncertainty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_samson_carry_a_city_gate.htm">In Judges 16:1-3, how could Samson realistically carry away an entire city gate on his shoulders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_church_face_corruption_decline.htm">Matthew 16:18 claims that the 'gates of Hades' will never overcome the church; why then do we see instances of corruption and decline within Christian institutions throughout history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_danites'_move_align_with_history.htm">In Judges 18:2, how can the Danites' sudden relocation from the south to the distant north be reconciled with known settlement patterns or historical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_laish's_isolation_in_judges_18_7_accurate.htm">Does archaeological evidence confirm a city like Laish (Judges 18:7) existing so isolated and unfortified, or does the narrative conflict with external data?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/18-16.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 six</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֵׁשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šêš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundred</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵא֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Danite</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | 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">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֗ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood</span><br /><span class="heb">נִצָּבִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(niṣ·ṣā·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5324.htm">Strong's 5324: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take one's stand, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֣תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the gate,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁ֑עַר</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">armed</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲגוּרִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḡū·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gird, gird on, gird oneself</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with their weapons</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּלֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of war,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחַמְתָּ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥam·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/18-16.htm">Judges 18:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/18-16.htm">OT History: Judges 18:16 The six hundred men girt with their (Jd Judg. 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