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The Danger of Presumption
Commentators highlight a critical error in Israel's approach. They didn't ask God if they should go to war against their kinsmen, but only who should lead the attack. This reveals a dangerous self-confidence, as they presumed their cause was just and victory was certain, failing to seek God's complete will.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 20:18
18th Century
Theologian
Went up to the house of God - It should be “to Bethel.” At this time the ark was at Bethel (Compare to 1 Samuel 10:3), and not a…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 20:18
19th Century
Bishop
To the house of God. —Rather, to Bethel (as in the Septuagint, Syriac, Arabic, and Chaldee). The reason why our translato…
John Gill
On Judges 20:18
17th Century
Pastor
And the children of Israel arose
From Mizpeh, where they were assembled, having heard that the Benjaminites were gat…
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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…