And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.
On the third day, the Israelites went up to fight against the tribe of Benjamin and positioned their army for battle against the city of Gibeah, just like they had done in the previous battles.
This verse describes the Israelites preparing for their third battle against their fellow Israelites from the tribe of Benjamin at the city of Gibeah.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, the tribes of Israel united against the tribe of Benjamin after a horrific crime in Gibeah, where a Levite's concubine was mistreated, leading to demands for justice that Benjamin refused. This escalated into a civil war, with the Israelites launching multiple attacks over several days. On the third day mentioned in this verse, they prepared for battle in the same strategic formation as before, highlighting the ongoing conflict among God's people.
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