KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Israelites got up early in the morning and set up their camp to attack Gibeah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites prepared for battle by positioning themselves strategically against the city of Gibeah at dawn.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during a civil war within Israel, where eleven tribes united against the tribe of Benjamin to punish the city of Gibeah for a horrific crime involving sexual assault and murder. The Israelites had already consulted God and received permission to attack, with the tribe of Judah chosen to lead the assault.
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