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So the children of Benjamin saw that they were struck; for the men of Israel gave place to Benjamin, because they trusted to the liers-in-wait whom they had set against Gibeah.
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A Strategic Deception
Commentators explain that this verse describes a key military tactic. Israel's retreat was not a sign of defeat but a calculated deception. They deliberately 'gave place' to the Benjamites to lure them away from their city, Gibeah, trusting that their hidden ambush force would then succeed.
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19th Century
Anglican
That they were smitten. —The “they” refers to the Israelites. The rest of the verse gives the reason for the feigned flight.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten Their forces broken and worsted, many being killed:
Presbyterian
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…
