Judges 20:14 bbe — And the children of Benjamin came together from all their towns to Gibeah, to go to war with the children of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

"And the children of Benjamin came together from all their towns to Gibeah, to go to war with the children of Israel."

— Judges 20:14, Bible in Basic English

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Judges 20 — Context

11

So all the men of Israel were banded together against the town, united like one man.

12

And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin saying, What is this evil which has been done among you?

13

Now give up those good-for-nothing persons in Gibeah so that we may put them to death, clearing away the evil from Israel. But the children of Benjamin would not give ear to the voice of their brothers, the children of Israel.

14

And the children of Benjamin came together from all their towns to Gibeah, to go to war with the children of Israel.

15

And the children of Benjamin who came that day from the towns were twenty-six thousand men armed with swords, in addition to the people of Gibeah, numbering seven hundred of the best fighting-men,

16

Who were left-handed, able to send a stone at a hair without error.

17

And the men of Israel, other than Benjamin, were four hundred thousand in number, all armed with swords; they were all men of war.

Judges 20:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:14 say?
Judges 20:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the children of Benjamin came together from all their towns to Gibeah, to go to war with the children of Israel.”
Where is Judges 20:14 in the Bible?
Judges 20:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 14.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 20:14.
What translation should I read Judges 20:14 in?
Judges 20:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 20:14?
Judges 20:14 reads (BBE): “And the children of Benjamin came together from all their towns to Gibeah, to go to war with the children of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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