Judges 20:48 · KJV
"And the men of Israel turned again upon the children of Benjamin, and smote them with the edge of the sword, as well the men of every city, as the beast, and all that came to hand: also they set on fire all the cities that they came to."
King James Version
What does Judges 20:48 mean? →Passage Context
46So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour.
47But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.
48And the men of Israel turned again upon the children of Benjamin, and smote them with the edge of the sword, as well the men of every city, as the beast, and all that came to hand: also they set on fire all the cities that they came to.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to confront difficult situations?
2
How do you respond to the idea of judgment?
3
When have you felt compelled to take drastic action?
Life Application
justice
Reflect on the balance between justice and mercy in your life.
community
Consider the impact of your actions on your community and relationships.
Places in This Verse
Cities of Benjamin
The cities of Benjamin were targeted during the conflict, representing the broader struggle within Israel.
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