Judges 20:24 asv — And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.

American Standard Version

"And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day. "

— Judges 20:24, American Standard Version

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Judges 20 — Context

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And the children of Benjamin came forth out of Gibeah, and destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites on that day twenty and two thousand men.

22

And the people, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves, and set the battle again in array in the place where they set themselves in array the first day.

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And the children of Israel went up and wept before Jehovah until even; and they asked of Jehovah, saying, Shall I again draw nigh to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And Jehovah said, Go up against him.

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And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.

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And Benjamin went forth against them out of Gibeah the second day, and destroyed down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men; all these drew the sword.

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Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto Beth-el, and wept, and sat there before Jehovah, and fasted that day until even; and they offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before Jehovah.

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And the children of Israel asked of Jehovah (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,

Judges 20:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:24 say?
Judges 20:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day. ”
Where is Judges 20:24 in the Bible?
Judges 20:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 24.
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 20:24.
What translation should I read Judges 20:24 in?
Judges 20:24 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 20:24?
Judges 20:24 reads (ASV): “And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day. ” 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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