Judges 20:31

Easy To Read Version

The army of Benjamin came out of the city of Gibeah to fight the army of Israel. The army of Israel backed up and let the army of Benjamin chase them. In this way, the army of Benjamin was tricked into leaving the city far behind them.

Cross References

Isaiah 10:29

The army will cross the river at the “Crossing” (Maabarah). The army will sleep at Geba. {\cf2\super [127]} Ramah {\cf2\super [128]} will be afraid. The people at Gibeah of Saul {\cf2\super [129]} will run away.

Joshua 8:17

All the people of Ai and Bethel chased the army of Israel. The city was left open—no one stayed to protect the city.

Judges 20:30

The army of Israel went to fight against the city of Gibeah on the third day. They got ready for battle, like they did before.

Judges 20:32

The men of Benjamin said, “We are winning like before!”