Judges 20:30 kjva — And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array again…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times."

— Judges 20:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judges 20 — Context

27

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

28

And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the Lord said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver them into thine hand.

29

And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah.

30

And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.

31

And the children of Benjamin went out against the people, and were drawn away from the city; and they began to smite of the people, and kill, as at other times, in the highways, of which one goeth up to the house of God, and the other to Gibeah in the field, about thirty men of Israel.

32

And the children of Benjamin said, They are smitten down before us, as at the first. But the children of Israel said, Let us flee, and draw them from the city unto the highways.

33

And all the men of Israel rose up out of their place, and put themselves in array at Baal–tamar: and the liers in wait of Israel came forth out of their places, even out of the meadows of Gibeah.

Judges 20:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:30 say?
Judges 20:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.”
Where is Judges 20:30 in the Bible?
Judges 20:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 30.
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 20:30.
What translation should I read Judges 20:30 in?
Judges 20:30 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 20:30?
Judges 20:30 reads (KJVA): “And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin on the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeah, as at other times.” 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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