9 But now this is what we'll do to Gibeah: We'll go up against it in the order decided by casting lots.

Other Translations of Judges 20:9

King James Version

9 But now this shall be the thing which we will do to Gibeah; we will go up by lot against it;

English Standard Version

9 But now this is what we will do to Gibeah: we will go up against it by lot,

The Message

9 Here's our plan for dealing with Gibeah: We'll march against it by drawing lots.

New King James Version

9 but now this is the thing which we will do to Gibeah: We will go up against it by lot.

New Living Translation

9 Instead, this is what we will do to Gibeah; we will draw lots to decide who will attack it.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 20:9

Chapter Contents

The tribe of Benjamin nearly extirpated.

The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolves with too much haste and self-confidence. The eternal ruin of souls will be worse, and more fearful, than these desolations of a tribe.