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Civil War, Benjamin Defeated

18 The men of Israel arose and went up to [a]Bethel and asked of God and said, “Which of us shall take the lead to battle against the sons [tribe] of Benjamin?” And the Lord said, “Judah [shall go up] first.”

19 Then the [fighting men of the] sons of Israel arose in the morning and camped against Gibeah. 20 The men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin, and assembled in battle formation against them at Gibeah.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 20:18 Apparently the ark of the covenant and the high priest were in Bethel.

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