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The Logistics of Justice
Commentators explain that Israel organized a massive logistical operation, dedicating ten percent of their army (40,000 men) solely to gathering provisions. This practical step was necessary to sustain the main fighting force, showing that even righteous endeavors require careful planning and preparation to be carried out effectively.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 20:10
18th Century
Theologian
In order to make it possible for the Israelite army to remain in the field, and do to the men of Gibeah what their wickedness deserved, every tenth…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 20:10
19th Century
Bishop
Ten men of an hundred. —A tenth of the nation, probably chosen by lot, is to be responsible for the provisioning. They do not anti…
John Gill
On Judges 20:10
17th Century
Pastor
And we will take ten men of an hundred, throughout all the
tribes of Israel
Excepting…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 20:1–48
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…