Judges 20:39
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 20 the Israelites relapse into idolatry after a time of peace and Gideon’s victory over the Midianites, which he accomplishes through divine guidance. The chapter shows that even great victories cannot replace true repentance and faithful obedience to God.
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Related verses (shared words)
Judges 20:31I Samuel 17:13I Samuel 29:4I Kings 22:30I Chronicles 19:17II Chronicles 13:3