Judges 20:29 nasb — So Israel set men in ambush around Gibeah.

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"So Israel set men in ambush around Gibeah."

— Judges 20:29, NASB

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Judges 20 — Context

26

Then all the sons of Israel and all the people went up and came to Bethel and wept; thus they remained there before the LORD and fasted that day until evening. And they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

27

The sons of Israel inquired of the LORD (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,

28

and Phinehas the son of Eleazar, Aaron's son, stood before it to minister in those days), saying, "Shall I yet again go out to battle against the sons of my brother Benjamin, or shall I cease?" And the LORD said, "Go up, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand."

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So Israel set men in ambush around Gibeah.

30

The sons of Israel went up against the sons of Benjamin on the third day and arrayed themselves against Gibeah as at other times.

31

The sons of Benjamin went out against the people and were drawn away from the city, and they began to strike and kill some of the people as at other times, on the highways, one of which goes up to Bethel and the other to Gibeah, and in the field, about thirty men of Israel.

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The sons of Benjamin said, "They are struck down before us, as at the first." But the sons of Israel said, "Let us flee that we may draw them away from the city to the highways."

Judges 20:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:29 say?
Judges 20:29 in the NASB reads: “So Israel set men in ambush around Gibeah.”
Where is Judges 20:29 in the Bible?
Judges 20:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 29.
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 20:29.
What translation should I read Judges 20:29 in?
Judges 20:29 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 20:29?
Judges 20:29 reads (NASB): “So Israel set men in ambush around Gibeah.” 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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