Judges 20:9 asv — But now this is the thing which we will do to Gibeah: we will go up against it by lot;

American Standard Version

"But now this is the thing which we will do to Gibeah: we will go up against it by lot; "

— Judges 20:9, American Standard Version

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Judges 20 — Context

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And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel; for they have committed lewdness and folly in Israel.

7

Behold, ye children of Israel, all of you, give here your advice and counsel.

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And all the people arose as one man, saying, We will not any of us go to his tent, neither will we any of us turn unto his house.

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But now this is the thing which we will do to Gibeah: we will go up against it by lot;

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and we will take ten men of a hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to fetch victuals for the people, that they may do, when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly that they have wrought in Israel.

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So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man.

12

And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is come to pass among you?

Judges 20:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 20:9 say?
Judges 20:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “But now this is the thing which we will do to Gibeah: we will go up against it by lot; ”
Where is Judges 20:9 in the Bible?
Judges 20:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 20, verse 9.
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 20:9.
What translation should I read Judges 20:9 in?
Judges 20:9 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 20:9?
Judges 20:9 reads (ASV): “But now this is the thing which we will do to Gibeah: we will go up against it by lot; ” 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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