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The children of Israel arose, and went up to Bethel, and asked counsel of God; and they said, Who shall go up for us first to battle against the children of Benjamin? Yahweh said, Judah [shall go up] first.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
To the house of God. —Rather, to Bethel (as in the Septuagint, Syriac, Arabic, and Chaldee). The reason why our translato…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel arose From Mizpeh, where they were assembled, having heard that the Benjaminites were gat…
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