Judges 20:44 asv — And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these were men of valor.

American Standard Version

"And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these were men of valor. "

— Judges 20:44, American Standard Version

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Judges 20 — Context

41

And the men of Israel turned, and the men of Benjamin were dismayed; for they saw that evil was come upon them.

42

Therefore they turned their backs before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle followed hard after them; and they that came out of the cities destroyed them in the midst thereof.

43

They inclosed the Benjamites round about, and chased them, and trod them down at their resting-place, as far as over against Gibeah toward the sunrising.

44

And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these were men of valor.

45

And they turned and fled toward the wilderness unto the rock of Rimmon: and they gleaned of them in the highways five thousand men, and followed hard after them unto Gidom, and smote of them two thousand men.

46

So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor.

47

But six hundred men turned and fled toward the wilderness unto the rock of Rimmon, and abode in the rock of Rimmon four months.

Judges 20:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:44 say?
Judges 20:44 in the American Standard Version reads: “And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these were men of valor. ”
Where is Judges 20:44 in the Bible?
Judges 20:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 44.
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 20:44.
What translation should I read Judges 20:44 in?
Judges 20:44 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 20:44?
Judges 20:44 reads (ASV): “And there fell of Benjamin eighteen thousand men; all these were men of valor. ” 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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