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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Judges 20:46
That day twenty-five thousand sword-wielding Benjaminites fell in battle, all of them capable warriors.
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Christian Standard Bible®
All the Benjaminites who died that day were twenty-five thousand armed men; all were warriors.
All the Benjaminites who died that day were twenty-five thousand armed men; all were warriors.
Hebrew Names Version
So that all who fell that day of Binyamin were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all these [were] men of valor.
So that all who fell that day of Binyamin were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all these [were] men of valor.
King James Version
So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
Lexham English Bible
So all of Benjamin who fell on that day were twenty-five thousand sword-wielding men; all of these were able men.
So all of Benjamin who fell on that day were twenty-five thousand sword-wielding men; all of these were able men.
English Standard Version
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were 25,000 men who drew the sword, all of them men of valor.
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were 25,000 men who drew the sword, all of them men of valor.
New Century Version
On that day 25,000 Benjaminites were killed, all of whom had fought bravely with swords.
On that day 25,000 Benjaminites were killed, all of whom had fought bravely with swords.
Amplified Bible
So all of Benjamin who fell that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword, all of them brave and able warriors.
So all of Benjamin who fell that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword, all of them brave and able warriors.
New American Standard Bible
So all those of Benjamin who fell that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all of these were valiant men.
So all those of Benjamin who fell that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all of these were valiant men.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So that all that were slayne that day of Beniamin, were fiue and twentie thousand men that drewe sword, which were all men of warre:
So that all that were slayne that day of Beniamin, were fiue and twentie thousand men that drewe sword, which were all men of warre:
Legacy Standard Bible
En al die gesneuweldes van Benjamin op dié dag was vyf en twintig duisend man wat die swaard uittrek, en dit almal dapper manne.
En al die gesneuweldes van Benjamin op dié dag was vyf en twintig duisend man wat die swaard uittrek, en dit almal dapper manne.
Contemporary English Version
Twenty-five thousand soldiers of Benjamin died that day, all of them experienced warriors.
Twenty-five thousand soldiers of Benjamin died that day, all of them experienced warriors.
Complete Jewish Bible
Thus the total number from Binyamin who fell that day was 25,000 experienced, sword-bearing soldiers.
Thus the total number from Binyamin who fell that day was 25,000 experienced, sword-bearing soldiers.
Darby Translation
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew the sword: all these, men of valour.
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew the sword: all these, men of valour.
Easy-to-Read Version
On that day 25,000 men of the army of Benjamin were killed. All of them fought bravely with their swords.
On that day 25,000 men of the army of Benjamin were killed. All of them fought bravely with their swords.
George Lamsa Translation
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor.
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor.
Good News Translation
In all, twenty-five thousand Benjaminites were killed that day—all of them brave soldiers.
In all, twenty-five thousand Benjaminites were killed that day—all of them brave soldiers.
Literal Translation
And all the ones of Benjamin who fell were twenty five thousand men drawing the sword on that day; all of these mighty men.
And all the ones of Benjamin who fell were twenty five thousand men drawing the sword on that day; all of these mighty men.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and so there fell the same daye of BenIamin fyue and twenty thousande men which drue ye swerde, and were all me of armes.
and so there fell the same daye of BenIamin fyue and twenty thousande men which drue ye swerde, and were all me of armes.
American Standard Version
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor.
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor.
Bible in Basic English
So twenty-five thousand of the swordsmen of Benjamin came to their end that day, all strong men of war.
So twenty-five thousand of the swordsmen of Benjamin came to their end that day, all strong men of war.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
So that al that were slayne that same day of Beniamin were twentie & fyue thousand men that drue swordes, which were all men of warre:
So that al that were slayne that same day of Beniamin were twentie & fyue thousand men that drue swordes, which were all men of warre:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
King James Version (1611)
So that all which fell that day of Beniamin, were twentie and fiue thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
So that all which fell that day of Beniamin, were twentie and fiue thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And all that fell of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew sword in that day: all these were men of might.
And all that fell of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew sword in that day: all these were men of might.
English Revised Version
So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
Berean Standard Bible
That day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all valiant warriors.
That day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all valiant warriors.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And so it was doon, that alle that felden doun of Beniamyn in diuerse places, weren fyue and twenti thousynde, `fiyterys moost redi to batels.
And so it was doon, that alle that felden doun of Beniamyn in diuerse places, weren fyue and twenti thousynde, `fiyterys moost redi to batels.
Young's Literal Translation
And all those falling of Benjamin are twenty and five thousand men drawing sword, on that day -- the whole of these [are] men of valour;
And all those falling of Benjamin are twenty and five thousand men drawing sword, on that day -- the whole of these [are] men of valour;
Update Bible Version
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand swordsmen; all these [were] men of valor.
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand swordsmen; all these [were] men of valor.
Webster's Bible Translation
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these [were] men of valor.
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these [were] men of valor.
World English Bible
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all these [were] men of valor.
So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all these [were] men of valor.
New King James Version
So all who fell of Benjamin that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all these were men of valor.
So all who fell of Benjamin that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all these were men of valor.
New Living Translation
So that day the tribe of Benjamin lost 25,000 strong warriors armed with swords,
So that day the tribe of Benjamin lost 25,000 strong warriors armed with swords,
New Life Bible
So 25,000 men of Benjamin were killed that day. All of them were powerful soldiers who used the sword.
So 25,000 men of Benjamin were killed that day. All of them were powerful soldiers who used the sword.
New Revised Standard
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand arms-bearing men, all of them courageous fighters.
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand arms-bearing men, all of them courageous fighters.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So then it came to pass that, all the fallen of Benjamin, were twenty-five thousand men, that drew the sword, on that day, - all these being men of valour.
So then it came to pass that, all the fallen of Benjamin, were twenty-five thousand men, that drew the sword, on that day, - all these being men of valour.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And so it came to pass, that all that were slain of Benjamin, in divers places, were five and twenty thousand fighting men, most valiant for war.
And so it came to pass, that all that were slain of Benjamin, in divers places, were five and twenty thousand fighting men, most valiant for war.
Revised Standard Version
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew the sword, all of them men of valor.
So all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew the sword, all of them men of valor.
THE MESSAGE
The total of the Benjaminites killed that day came to twenty-five divisions of infantry, their best swordsmen.
The total of the Benjaminites killed that day came to twenty-five divisions of infantry, their best swordsmen.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So all of Benjamin who fell that day were 25,000 men who draw the sword; all these were valiant warriors.
So all of Benjamin who fell that day were 25,000 men who draw the sword; all these were valiant warriors.
Contextual Overview
26 So all the Israelites, the whole army, went up to Bethel. They wept and sat there before the Lord ; they did not eat anything that day until evening. They offered up burnt sacrifices and tokens of peace to the Lord . 27 The Israelites asked the Lord (for the ark of God's covenant was there in those days; 28 Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving the Lord in those days), "Should we once more march out to fight the Benjaminites our brothers, or should we quit?" The Lord said, "Attack, for tomorrow I will hand them over to you." 29 So Israel hid men in ambush outside Gibeah. 30 The Israelites attacked the Benjaminites the next day; they took their positions against Gibeah just as they had done before. 31 The Benjaminites attacked the army, leaving the city unguarded. They began to strike down their enemy just as they had done before. On the main roads (one leads to Bethel, the other to Gibeah) and in the field, they struck down about thirty Israelites. 32 Then the Benjaminites said, "They are defeated just as before." But the Israelites said, "Let's retreat and lure them away from the city into the main roads." 33 All the men of Israel got up from their places and took their positions at Baal Tamar, while the Israelites hiding in ambush jumped out of their places west of Gibeah. 34 Ten thousand men, well-trained soldiers from all Israel, then made a frontal assault against Gibeah—the battle was fierce. But the Benjaminites did not realize that disaster was at their doorstep. 35 The Lord annihilated Benjamin before Israel; the Israelites struck down that day 25,100 sword-wielding Benjaminites.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
twenty: Judges 20:15, Judges 20:35
Reciprocal: Judges 8:10 - fell an hundred 1 Samuel 9:21 - a Benjamite
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and thousand men,.... It is before said 25,100 Judges 20:35 here the one hundred are omitted, and the round number of thousands given, which is no unusual way of speaking and writing; the whole army of Benjamin consisted of 26,700 of which 18,000 were slain in the field of battle, 5000 in the highways, and 2000 at Gidom, in all 25,000; and we may suppose one hundred as they were straggling in the road, or found in by places, or are not mentioned with either of the thousands for the sake of a round number, and six hundred fled to the rock Rimmon; as for the other 1000, it is highly probable, they fell in the two first battles, as Ben Gersom and Abarbinel rightly suppose; for it is not credible, that though they got such amazing victories, it was without the loss of men, and these are as few as well can be imagined. Jarchi thinks these thousand fled to the cities of Benjamin, and were slain when the Israelites entered them, as after related, Judges 20:48 which is much more probable than a tradition they have, that they went into the land of Romania, and dwelt there. Now all those that were slain were men
that drew the sword; soldiers, not husbandmen, artificers, c. but armed men:
all these were men of valour even those that fled, who chose rather to lose their lives than ask for quarter.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
In Judges 20:35 the number given is 25,100. Judges 20:44-46 give the details of the loss on that day: 18,000, 5,000, and 2,000; in all 25,000. But as the Benjamites numbered 26,700 men Judges 20:15, and 600 escaped to the rock of Rimmon, it is clear that 1,100 are unaccounted for, partly from no account being taken of those who fell in the battles of the two first days, partly from the use of round numbers, or from some other cause. The numbers given both here and in Judges 20:35 are expressly restricted to those who fell on “that” (the third) “day.”
