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They enclosed the Benjamites round about, [and] chased them, [and] trod them down at [their] resting-place, as far as over against Gibeah toward the sunrise.

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A Poetic and Total Defeat

Commentators observe that this verse uses strong, poetic language to describe the complete and total defeat of the Benjamite army. The Israelites surrounded, chased, and crushed them without letting up. This wasn't just a battle; it was a comprehensive rout where the Benjamites were given no place to rest or escape.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 20:43

18th Century

Theologian

The language and construction of this verse are poetical; it seems to be an extract from a song and to describe, in the language of poetry, the sam…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 20:43

19th Century

Bishop

A strong and poetic description of the total rout and massacre which ensued.

With ease. —There is no “with” in the Hebrew, b…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 20:43

17th Century

Pastor

Thus they enclosed the Benjaminites round about
Surrounded them on all sides, the army of Israel being posted in dif…

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Matthew Henry

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…