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The Israelite armies surrounded the Benjamites completely, chased them down, and easily defeated them in the area east of Gibeah, toward where the sun rises.
This verse describes how the Israelite forces completely surrounded and decisively defeated the tribe of Benjamin in battle.
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King James Version · EnglishThus they inclosed the Benjamites round about, and chased them, and trode them down with ease over against Gibeah toward the sunrising.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, the Israelites were engaged in a civil war against the tribe of Benjamin after the horrific events in Gibeah, where a concubine was abused and killed, leading the other tribes to demand justice. Benjamin's refusal to hand over the guilty parties escalated into battles, with the Israelites initially suffering defeat but then using strategy to turn the tide. This verse describes the final pursuit and overwhelming victory of the Israelites over the Benjamites near Gibeah.