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Judges 20:24 Cross-References

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And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.

Judges 20:24 (KJV)

Historical Context for Judges 20:24

People Mentioned

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
B
Benjamintwelfth-born son of Jacob and Rachel (GEN 35:18)

Commentary on Judges 20:24

The children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day (וַיִּקְרְבוּ בְנֵי־יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶל־בְּנֵי־בִנְיָמִן בַּיּוֹם הַשֵּׁנִי)—they advance again with renewed courage based on God's permission to 'go up' (v. 23). The phrase 'came near' (קָרַב, qarav) suggests approaching for battle, the same verb used for approaching God in worship—ironic given their incomplete seeking.Israel proceeds with God's permission but without fuller counsel or promise of victory. They interpret 'go up against him' as sufficient authorization, yet the following verse reveals another devastatin...

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