Judges 20:36
So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten: for the men of Israel gave place to the Benjamites, because they trusted unto the liers in wait which they had set beside Gibeah.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּרְא֥וּ
saw
H7200
וַיִּרְא֥וּ
saw
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 18
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
בְנֵֽי
So the children
H1121
בְנֵֽי
So the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
2 of 18
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
לְבִנְיָמִ֔ן
of Benjamin
H1144
לְבִנְיָמִ֔ן
of Benjamin
Strong's:
H1144
Word #:
3 of 18
binjamin, youngest son of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
4 of 18
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נִגָּ֑פוּ
that they were smitten
H5062
נִגָּ֑פוּ
that they were smitten
Strong's:
H5062
Word #:
5 of 18
to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
וַיִּתְּנ֨וּ
gave
H5414
וַיִּתְּנ֨וּ
gave
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אִֽישׁ
for the men
H376
אִֽישׁ
for the men
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
7 of 18
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
יִשְׂרָאֵ֤ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֤ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
8 of 18
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
מָקוֹם֙
place
H4725
מָקוֹם֙
place
Strong's:
H4725
Word #:
9 of 18
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
לְבִנְיָמִ֔ן
of Benjamin
H1144
לְבִנְיָמִ֔ן
of Benjamin
Strong's:
H1144
Word #:
10 of 18
binjamin, youngest son of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
11 of 18
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בָֽטְחוּ֙
because they trusted
H982
בָֽטְחוּ֙
because they trusted
Strong's:
H982
Word #:
12 of 18
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Historical Context
This verse describes tactical details of the third-day battle where Israel's ambush strategy, blessed by God after proper seeking (vv. 26-28), results in Benjamin's defeat.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you see God's hand in the tactical details of life after committing your way to Him?
- What role does strategy play when combined with divine blessing?
- How do preparation and prayer work together in achieving godly outcomes?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 36: So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten: for the men of Israel gave place to the Benj... [The battle unfolds according to God's promised deliverance, with Israel's ambush strategy succeeding through divine blessing following proper consultation.]