Judges 20:16 web — Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men left-handed; everyone could sling stones at a hair-breadth, a…

World English Bible

"Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men left-handed; everyone could sling stones at a hair-breadth, and not miss."

— Judges 20:16, World English Bible

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Judges 20 — Context

13

Now therefore deliver up the men, the base fellows, who are in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and put away evil from Israel." But Benjamin would not listen to the voice of their brothers the children of Israel.

14

The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities to Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel.

15

The children of Benjamin were numbered on that day out of the cities twenty-six thousand men who drew the sword, besides the inhabitants of Gibeah, who were numbered seven hundred chosen men.

16

Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men left-handed; everyone could sling stones at a hair-breadth, and not miss.

17

The men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men who drew sword: all these were men of war.

18

The children of Israel arose, and went up to Bethel, and asked counsel of God; and they said, "Who shall go up for us first to battle against the children of Benjamin?" Yahweh said, "Judah [shall go up] first."

19

The children of Israel rose up in the morning, and encamped against Gibeah.

Judges 20:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:16 say?
Judges 20:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men left-handed; everyone could sling stones at a hair-breadth, and not miss.”
Where is Judges 20:16 in the Bible?
Judges 20:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 16.
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 20:16.
What translation should I read Judges 20:16 in?
Judges 20:16 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 20:16?
Judges 20:16 reads (WEB): “Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men left-handed; everyone could sling stones at a hair-breadth, and not miss.” 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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