Judges 20:25

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَخَرَجَ بَنُو بَنْيَامِينَ لِلِقَائِهِمْ فِي جِبْعَةَ فِي اليَوْمِ الثَّانِي، فَقَتَلُوا أيْضًا ثَمَانِيَةَ عَشَرَ ألْفَ رَجُلٍ مِنْ حَمَلَةِ السُّيُوفِ، فِي مَيدَانِ المَعْرَكَةِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how the men of Benjamin, coming from Gibeah, fought against the Israelites for a second time and killed 18,000 Israelites with their swords. It highlights the intensity and devastating loss in the battle.

Explained for Children

Imagine two groups of kids playing a very serious game of tag. One group, the Benjamin team, was really good and beat the other team, the Israelites, again. This time, they 'tagged out' 18,000 players. It's like a big game where lots of players had to sit out.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was written around the 6th or 5th century BCE, detailing events from the 13th century BCE. The author is unknown, but it was likely a compiler of earlier oral and written traditions. This book was written to show how Israel's lack of faith led to chaos and warfare.

Living It Out Today

This verse teaches us about the consequences of conflict and the importance of peace. In modern times, it can remind us to seek peaceful resolutions and understand the devastating effects of war, even in smaller conflicts like arguments or misunderstandings.

Topics

• war
• conflict
• consequences
• peace
• Israel
• faith

Related Verses

• Joshua 7:1-5
• 1 Samuel 14:47-48
• 2 Samuel 21:12
• 1 Kings 11:15-16
• Romans 12:18

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Benjamin win again?

The text doesn't explicitly say why, but it can be inferred that Benjamin's superior tactics or morale played a significant role in their victory over the Israelites.

What was the significance of 18,000 men being killed?

The large number of casualties highlights the severity and the devastating nature of the conflict between Benjamin and the Israelites, reflecting the high stakes of their battle.

How does this verse relate to the rest of Judges?

This verse is part of a larger narrative in Judges that shows the cyclical nature of Israel's history, where lack of faith and internal conflict lead to dire consequences.

What does this teach us about conflict?

It teaches us that conflict can have severe consequences and that peace and reconciliation should always be the preferred outcomes in any disagreement.