And the children of Benjamin came forth out of Gibeah, and destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites that day twenty and two thousand men.
The Benjamites came out from Gibeah and killed twenty-two thousand Israelite men that day, completely destroying them.
The writer is describing a devastating battle where the tribe of Benjamin defeated the other Israelite tribes, killing 22,000 men in one day.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, the tribes of Israel were dealing with the aftermath of a brutal crime in Gibeah, where a Levite's concubine was assaulted and killed, leading the other tribes to demand that Benjamin hand over the guilty parties. Benjamin's refusal sparked a civil war among the Israelites, as the nation lacked a central king and relied on tribal loyalties. This particular battle saw Benjamin unexpectedly defeating the larger Israelite forces, resulting in the loss of 22,000 men.
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