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Judges 20:17-19
New English Translation
Judges 20:17-19
New English Translation
17 The men of Israel (not counting Benjamin) had mustered 400,000 sword-wielding soldiers, every one an experienced warrior.[a]
18 The Israelites went up to Bethel and asked God,[b] “Who should lead the charge against the Benjaminites?”[c] The Lord said, “Judah should lead.” 19 The Israelites got up the next morning and moved[d] against Gibeah.
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- Judges 20:17 tn Heb “a man of war.”
- Judges 20:18 tn Heb “They arose and went up to Bethel and asked God, and the Israelites said.”
- Judges 20:18 tn Heb “Who should go up for us first for battle against the sons of Benjamin?”
- Judges 20:19 tn Heb “encamped.”
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