Judges 20:39
“And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to smite and kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before us, as in the first battle.”
What does Judges 20:39 mean?
Judges 20:39 (KJV) reads: "And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to smite and kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before us, as in the first battle." This verse is part of the larger context of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Perils of Assumption: Lessons from the Benjamites' Deception
In Judges 20:39, the narrative of Israel's conflict with the tribe of Benjamin presents us with striking insights into the nature of human conflict, assumptions, and the deceptive power of appearances. The verse reads: "And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin…
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O Mighty God, our refuge and strength, we come before You today, acknowledging the wisdom and ages of Your Word that guides our lives. As we reflect upon the account in Judges 20:39, where the men of Israel faced defeat, we understand the weight of this moment; their retreat…
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