And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them.
When the Israelite soldiers turned around and came back, the men of Benjamin were terrified and shocked, because they realized that disaster had fallen on them.
The writer is describing how the tribe of Benjamin suddenly realized they were facing complete defeat and destruction in battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Judges, the tribes of Israel went to war against the tribe of Benjamin after the brutal rape and murder of a Levite's concubine in Gibeah, which Benjamin refused to address. The Israelites devised a strategy to feign retreat in battle, drawing Benjamin's forces into a vulnerable position. When the Israelites turned back, the Benjaminites were suddenly overwhelmed by the realization of their impending defeat.
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