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THE MESSAGE
Judges 20:41
By the time the men of Israel had turned back on them, the men of Benjamin fell apart—they could see that they were trapped. Confronted by the Israelites, they tried to get away down the wilderness road, but by now the battle was everywhere. The men of Israel poured out of the towns, killing them right and left, hot on their trail, picking them off east of Gibeah.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then the men of Israel returned, and the men of Benjamin were terrified when they realized that disaster had struck them.
Then the men of Israel returned, and the men of Benjamin were terrified when they realized that disaster had struck them.
Hebrew Names Version
The men of Yisra'el turned, and the men of Binyamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil had come on them.
The men of Yisra'el turned, and the men of Binyamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil had come on them.
King James Version
And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them.
And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them.
Lexham English Bible
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed because they saw that disaster was closing in on them.
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed because they saw that disaster was closing in on them.
English Standard Version
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed, for they saw that disaster was close upon them.
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed, for they saw that disaster was close upon them.
New Century Version
Then the Israelites turned and began to fight. The Benjaminites were terrified because they knew that disaster was coming to them.
Then the Israelites turned and began to fight. The Benjaminites were terrified because they knew that disaster was coming to them.
New English Translation
When the Israelites turned around, the Benjaminites panicked because they could see that disaster was on their doorstep.
When the Israelites turned around, the Benjaminites panicked because they could see that disaster was on their doorstep.
Amplified Bible
When the men of Israel turned back again, the men of Benjamin were terrified, for they saw that disaster had fallen upon them.
When the men of Israel turned back again, the men of Benjamin were terrified, for they saw that disaster had fallen upon them.
New American Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were terrified; for they saw that disaster was close to them.
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were terrified; for they saw that disaster was close to them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then the men of Israel turned againe, & the men of Beniamin were astonied: for they saw that euill was neere vnto them.
Then the men of Israel turned againe, & the men of Beniamin were astonied: for they saw that euill was neere vnto them.
Legacy Standard Bible
Toe die manne van Israel dan nou omdraai, het die manne van Benjamin geskrik, want hulle het gesien dat die onheil hulle gaan tref;
Toe die manne van Israel dan nou omdraai, het die manne van Benjamin geskrik, want hulle het gesien dat die onheil hulle gaan tref;
Complete Jewish Bible
Then, as the men of Isra'el reversed direction, those of Binyamin were overcome with terror. When they saw that disaster had come upon them,
Then, as the men of Isra'el reversed direction, those of Binyamin were overcome with terror. When they saw that disaster had come upon them,
Darby Translation
Then the men of Israel turned back, and the men of Benjamin were amazed, for they saw that disaster was come upon them.
Then the men of Israel turned back, and the men of Benjamin were amazed, for they saw that disaster was come upon them.
George Lamsa Translation
And when the men of Israel turned against them, the Benjamites were terrified; for they saw that disaster was upon them.
And when the men of Israel turned against them, the Benjamites were terrified; for they saw that disaster was upon them.
Good News Translation
Then the Israelites turned around, and the Benjaminites were thrown into panic because they realized that they were about to be destroyed.
Then the Israelites turned around, and the Benjaminites were thrown into panic because they realized that they were about to be destroyed.
Literal Translation
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were troubled. For they had seen that evil had struck them.
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were troubled. For they had seen that evil had struck them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the men of Israel turned them, and were fearce vpon ye men of BenIamin: for they sawe that the euell wolde happen vnto them.
And the men of Israel turned them, and were fearce vpon ye men of BenIamin: for they sawe that the euell wolde happen vnto them.
American Standard Version
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil was come upon them.
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil was come upon them.
Bible in Basic English
And the men of Israel had made a turn about, and the men of Benjamin were overcome with fear, for they saw that evil had overtaken them.
And the men of Israel had made a turn about, and the men of Benjamin were overcome with fear, for they saw that evil had overtaken them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When the men of Israel also turned agayne, the men of Beniamin were abashed, for they sawe that euyll approched them:
When the men of Israel also turned agayne, the men of Beniamin were abashed, for they sawe that euyll approched them:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were amazed; for they saw that evil was come upon them.
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were amazed; for they saw that evil was come upon them.
King James Version (1611)
And when the men of Israel turned againe, the men of Beniamin were amased; for they saw that euill was come vpon them.
And when the men of Israel turned againe, the men of Beniamin were amased; for they saw that euill was come vpon them.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the men of Israel turned back, and the men of Benjamin hasted, because they saw that evil had come upon them.
And the men of Israel turned back, and the men of Benjamin hasted, because they saw that evil had come upon them.
English Revised Version
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them.
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them.
Berean Standard Bible
Then the men of Israel turned back on them, and the men of Benjamin were terrified when they realized that disaster had come upon them.
Then the men of Israel turned back on them, and the men of Benjamin were terrified when they realized that disaster had come upon them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
thei that feyneden fliyt bifore, `ayenstoden strongliere with face turned. And whanne the sones of Beniamyn hadden seyn this, thei weren turned in to fliyt,
thei that feyneden fliyt bifore, `ayenstoden strongliere with face turned. And whanne the sones of Beniamyn hadden seyn this, thei weren turned in to fliyt,
Young's Literal Translation
And the men of Israel have turned, and the men of Benjamin are troubled, for they have seen that the evil hath stricken against them --
And the men of Israel have turned, and the men of Benjamin are troubled, for they have seen that the evil hath stricken against them --
Update Bible Version
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil came on them.
And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil came on them.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil had come upon them.
And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil had come upon them.
World English Bible
The men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil had come on them.
The men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil had come on them.
New King James Version
And when the men of Israel turned back, the men of Benjamin panicked, for they saw that disaster had come upon them.
And when the men of Israel turned back, the men of Benjamin panicked, for they saw that disaster had come upon them.
New Living Translation
the men of Israel turned and attacked. At this point the men of Benjamin became terrified, because they realized disaster was close at hand.
the men of Israel turned and attacked. At this point the men of Benjamin became terrified, because they realized disaster was close at hand.
New Life Bible
Then the men of Israel turned around. And the men of Benjamin were filled with fear. For they saw that they were in much danger.
Then the men of Israel turned around. And the men of Benjamin were filled with fear. For they saw that they were in much danger.
New Revised Standard
Then the main body of Israel turned, and the Benjaminites were dismayed, for they saw that disaster was close upon them.
Then the main body of Israel turned, and the Benjaminites were dismayed, for they saw that disaster was close upon them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when, the men of Israel, turned, then were the men of Benjamin dismayed, - for they saw that disaster had overtaken them.
And, when, the men of Israel, turned, then were the men of Benjamin dismayed, - for they saw that disaster had overtaken them.
Douay-Rheims Bible
They that before had made as if they fled, turning their faces, stood bravely against them. Which the children of Benjamin seeing, turned their backs,
They that before had made as if they fled, turning their faces, stood bravely against them. Which the children of Benjamin seeing, turned their backs,
Revised Standard Version
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed, for they saw that disaster was close upon them.
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed, for they saw that disaster was close upon them.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were terrified; for they saw that disaster was close to them.
Then the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were terrified; for they saw that disaster was close to them.
Contextual Overview
26 All the People of Israel, the whole army, were back at Bethel, weeping, sitting there in the presence of God . That day they fasted until evening. They sacrificed Whole-Burnt-Offerings and Peace-Offerings before God . 27And they again inquired of God . The Chest of God's Covenant was there at that time with Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, as the ministering priest. They asked, "Shall we again march into battle against the Benjaminites, our brothers? Or should we call it quits?" And God said, "Attack. Tomorrow I'll give you victory." 29This time Israel placed men in ambush all around Gibeah. On the third day when Israel set out, they took up the same positions before the Benjaminites as before. When the Benjaminites came out to meet the army, they moved out from the city. Benjaminites began to cut down some of the troops just as they had before. About thirty men fell in the field and on the roads to Bethel and Gibeah. 32 The Benjaminites started bragging, "We're dropping them like flies, just as before!" 33 But the Israelites strategized: "Now let's retreat and pull them out of the city onto the main roads." So every Israelite moved farther out to Baal Tamar; at the same time the Israelite ambush rushed from its place west of Gibeah. 34Ten crack divisions from all over Israel now arrived at Gibeah—intense, bloody fighting! The Benjaminites had no idea that they were about to go down in defeat— God routed them before Israel. The Israelites decimated twenty-five divisions of Benjamin that day—25,100 killed. They were all swordsmen. The Benjaminites saw that they were beaten. The men of Israel acted like they were retreating before Benjamin, knowing that they could depend on the ambush they had prepared for Gibeah. 37The ambush erupted and made quick work of Gibeah. The ambush spread out and massacred the city. The strategy for the main body of the ambush was that they send up a smoke signal from the city. Then the men of Israel would turn in battle. When that happened, Benjamin had killed about thirty Israelites and thought they were on their way to victory, yelling out, "They're on the run, just as in the first battle!" But then the signal went up from the city—a huge column of smoke. When the Benjaminites looked back, there it was, the whole city going up in smoke. 41By the time the men of Israel had turned back on them, the men of Benjamin fell apart—they could see that they were trapped. Confronted by the Israelites, they tried to get away down the wilderness road, but by now the battle was everywhere. The men of Israel poured out of the towns, killing them right and left, hot on their trail, picking them off east of Gibeah. 44 Eighteen divisions of Benjaminites were wiped out, all their best fighters. 45 Five divisions turned to escape to the wilderness, to Rimmon Rock, but the Israelites caught and slaughtered them on roads. Keeping the pressure on, the Israelites brought down two more divisions.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
were amazed: Exodus 15:9, Exodus 15:10, Isaiah 13:8, Isaiah 13:9, Isaiah 33:14, Luke 17:27, Luke 17:28, Luke 21:26, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, 2 Peter 2:12, Revelation 6:15-17, Revelation 18:8-10
was come upon them: Heb. touched them
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 13:6 - in a strait
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when the men of Israel turned again,.... Turned their faces to the Benjaminites, on whom they had turned their backs; and which they did on hearing the sound of the trumpet, or seeing the flame of the city, or both, and that in order to fight the Benjaminites, and smite them, as now was their opportunity:
the men of Benjamin were amazed; at this strange and sudden change of things, at the sight of the flame of their city behind them, and at the Israelites turning back to fight them, when they thought themselves sure of victory, as at other times:
for they saw that evil was come upon them; that they were in the utmost danger, between two fires, as we usually say, liers in wait behind them, which had seized their city and burnt it, and the army of Israel turning upon them with great spirit and resolution.
