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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 />Then the Israelites drew near to Benjamin the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So the next day they went out again to fight against the men of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So the people of Israel came near against the people of Benjamin the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the second day the Israelites advanced against the Benjamites.<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 came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.<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 approached the children of Benjamin on the second day.<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 came against the sons of Benjamin on the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the sons of Israel came against the sons of Benjamin the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the sons of Israel came against the sons of Benjamin the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the sons of Israel drew near to the sons of Benjamin the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the sons of Israel came against the sons of Benjamin the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the second day the Israelites advanced against the Benjaminites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the second day the Israelites advanced against the Benjaminites. <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 came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.<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 came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the second day the Israelite troops advanced against Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They marched against the army of Benjamin a second time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the Israelis attacked the descendants of Benjamin for a second day, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the second day the Israelites advanced against the Benjamites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the Israelites marched toward the Benjaminites the next day.<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 came near against the people of Benjamin the second day.<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 came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.<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 came near against the children of Benjamin the second day. <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 draw near to the sons of Benjamin on the second day,<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 draw near unto the sons of Benjamin on the second day,<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 come near to the sons of Benjamin in the second day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when the children of Israel went out the next day to fight against the children of Benjamin, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when the sons of Israel had continued to do battle against the sons of Benjamin on the next day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the Israelites drew near to the Benjaminites on the second day,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So the Israelites advanced against the Benjaminites the second day.<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 drew near to battle against the Benjamites on the second day.<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 approached with the sons of Benjamin the next day<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 came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.<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 advanced against the children of Benjamin on the second day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/20-24.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=6151" 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">23</span>They went up and wept before the LORD until evening, inquiring of Him, “Should we again draw near for battle against our brothers the Benjamites?” And the LORD answered, “Go up against them.” <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">On the second</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</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/7126.htm" title="7126: way·yiq·rə·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">advanced</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">against</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> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>That same day the Benjamites came out against them from Gibeah and cut down another 18,000 Israelites, all of them armed with swords.…<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="/judges/20-18.htm">Judges 20:18</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-35.htm">Judges 20:35</a></span><br />The LORD defeated Benjamin in the presence of Israel, and on that day the Israelites slaughtered 25,100 Benjamites, all armed with swords.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-46.htm">Judges 20:46-48</a></span><br />That day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all men of valor. / But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months. / And the men of Israel turned back against the other Benjamites and put to the sword all the cities, including the animals and everything else they found. And they burned down all the cities in their path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Judges 21:10-12</a></span><br />So the congregation sent 12,000 of their most valiant men and commanded them: “Go and put to the sword those living in Jabesh-gilead, including women and children. / This is what you are to do: Devote to destruction every male, as well as every female who has had relations with a man.” / So they found among the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead four hundred young women who had not had relations with a man, and they brought them to the camp at Shiloh in the land of Canaan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-2.htm">1 Samuel 4:2</a></span><br />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="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">1 Samuel 4:10</a></span><br />So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-4.htm">1 Samuel 15:4-5</a></span><br />So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah. / Saul came to the city of Amalek and lay in wait in the valley.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25-27</a></span><br />The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill. / Then Abner called out to Joab: “Must the sword devour forever? Do you not realize that this will only end in bitterness? How long before you tell the troops to stop pursuing their brothers?” / “As surely as God lives,” Joab replied, “if you had not spoken up, the troops would have continued pursuing their brothers until morning.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">2 Samuel 10:17-19</a></span><br />When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. / When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17</a></span><br />Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain.<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="/matthew/24-7.htm">Matthew 24:7</a></span><br />Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-10.htm">Luke 21:10</a></span><br />Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-3.htm">Romans 11:3</a></span><br />“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a></span><br />Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.</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 came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/20-23.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/judges/20-21.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/judges/20-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/20-23.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/judges/20-20.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/judges/20-23.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/20-21.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/judges/6-28.htm">Second</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/judges/20-30.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/20-32.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/judges/20-25.htm">Second</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>On the second day</b><br>The phrase "on the second day" indicates a continuation of the conflict between the Israelites and the Benjamites. This battle is part of a larger narrative that began with a grievous crime in Gibeah, leading to a civil war within Israel. The second day suggests persistence and determination in the Israelites' efforts, despite their initial defeat. It reflects the ongoing struggle and the need for perseverance in the face of adversity, a theme echoed in other biblical narratives such as the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.<p><b>the Israelites advanced</b><br>The Israelites' advance signifies a strategic military movement. This action demonstrates their resolve to address the sin within their community, as the tribe of Benjamin had refused to surrender the perpetrators of the crime in Gibeah. The advance can be seen as an act of justice, aligning with the biblical principle of purging evil from among the people (<a href="/deuteronomy/13-5.htm">Deuteronomy 13:5</a>). It also highlights the unity of the other tribes of Israel in their collective response to the moral corruption within their nation.<p><b>against the Benjamites</b><br>The Benjamites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, were known for their warrior skills and valor (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">1 Chronicles 8:40</a>). This internal conflict underscores the tragic division within the chosen people of God, reminiscent of other familial and tribal conflicts in the Bible, such as the strife between Jacob's sons. The Benjamites' resistance to the collective will of the other tribes illustrates the dangers of pride and isolation. This battle foreshadows future divisions within Israel, ultimately leading to the split into the northern and southern kingdoms.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The collective tribes of Israel, excluding Benjamin, who are seeking justice for the crime committed in Gibeah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamites.htm">Benjamites</a></b><br>The tribe of Benjamin, who are defending themselves against the other tribes of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a></b><br>A city in the territory of Benjamin where a grievous crime was committed, leading to the conflict.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/second_day.htm">Second Day</a></b><br>Refers to the continuation of battle efforts by the Israelites against the Benjamites after an initial defeat.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Benjamites, which is part of a larger account of civil strife within Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>The Israelites' repeated inquiries to God before battle underscore the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_righteousness.htm">Justice and Righteousness</a></b><br>The conflict arises from a desire to address a grave injustice, reminding us of the need to stand against wrongdoing in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_adversity.htm">Perseverance in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite initial setbacks, the Israelites continue their efforts, teaching us the value of perseverance in the face of challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_division.htm">Unity and Division</a></b><br>The internal conflict among the tribes of Israel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of division within the body of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_sin.htm">Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The entire account is a stark reminder of how sin can lead to devastating consequences, affecting not just individuals but entire communities.<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/how_did_jehoshaphat's_army_win_by_singing.htm">How did Jehoshaphat's army manage to march forth singing and then gather the spoils without engaging in a standard military offensive (2 Chronicles 20:21-25)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_promote_abduction_in_judges_21_20-23.htm">Why does the text promote the abduction of women as a solution for the tribe of Benjamin (Judges 21:20-23)?</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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">The second day.</span>--This does not mean the day after the first battle. One full day at least--the day of supplication--must have intervened between the two battles.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And</span>, or <span class="accented">so</span>, repeating what had been said in ver. 22, but giving it this time as the result of God's answer recorded in ver. 23. <span class="cmt_word">The second day</span>. Not necessarily, or probably, the next day, but the day of the second battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/20-24.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">On the second</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</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">advanced</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרְב֧וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Benjamites.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/20-24.htm">Judges 20:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/20-24.htm">OT History: Judges 20:24 The children of Israel came near against (Jd Judg. 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