Judges 20:17

17 And the men of Israel, apart from Benjamin, mustered ,000 men who drew the sword; all these were men of war.

Judges 20:17 Meaning and Commentary

Judges 20:17

And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin
Who did not join them in this affair, but opposed them,

were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword:
see ( Judges 20:9 )

all these were men of war;
inured to it, skilful and courageous.

Judges 20:17 In-Context

15 And the people of Benjamin mustered out of their cities on that day ,000 men who drew the sword, besides the inhabitants of Gibeah, who mustered 700 chosen men.

16 Among all these were 700 chosen men who were left-handed; every one could sling a stone at a hair and not miss.

17 And the men of Israel, apart from Benjamin, mustered ,000 men who drew the sword; all these were men of war.

18 The people of Israel arose and went up to Bethel and inquired of God, “Who shall go up first for us to fight against the people of Benjamin? ” And the Lord said, “Judah shall go up first. ”

19 Then the people of Israel rose in the morning and encamped against Gibeah.

Cross References

• 1. 20:17 [See ver. 15 above]