Judges 20:36 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten; for the men of Israel gave place to Benjamin, because they trusted unto the liers-in-wait whom they had set against Gibeah.

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Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

That they were smitten. —The “they” refers to the Israelites. The rest of the verse gives the reason for the feigned flight.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten
Their forces broken and worsted, many being killed:

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…

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