Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We’ll take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred from a thousand, and a thousand from ten thousand, to get provisions for the army. Then, when the army arrives at Gibeah in Benjamin, it can give them what they deserve for this outrageous act done in Israel.” New Living Translation One-tenth of the men from each tribe will be chosen to supply the warriors with food, and the rest of us will take revenge on Gibeah of Benjamin for this shameful thing they have done in Israel.” English Standard Version and we will take ten men of a hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred of a thousand, and a thousand of ten thousand, to bring provisions for the people, that when they come they may repay Gibeah of Benjamin for all the outrage that they have committed in Israel.” Berean Standard Bible We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of every thousand, and a thousand out of every ten thousand, to supply provisions for the army when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel.” Berean Literal Bible And we will take ten men of a hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred of a thousand, and a thousand of a myriad, to make provisions for the people, that they may repay when they come to Gibeah in Benjamin, according to all the vileness that they have done in Israel.” King James Bible And we will take ten men of an hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundred of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to fetch victual 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. New King James Version We will take ten men out of every hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, a hundred out of every thousand, and a thousand out of every ten thousand, to make provisions for the people, that when they come to Gibeah in Benjamin, they may repay all the vileness that they have done in Israel.” New American Standard Bible And we will take ten men out of a hundred throughout the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand to supply provisions for the people, so that when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, they may punish them for all the vile sin that they have committed in Israel.” NASB 1995 “And we will take 10 men out of 100 throughout the tribes of Israel, and 100 out of 1,000, and 1,000 out of 10,000 to supply food for the people, that when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, they may punish them for all the disgraceful acts that they have committed in Israel.” NASB 1977 “And we will take 10 men out of 100 throughout the tribes of Israel, and 100 out of 1,000, and 1,000 out of 10,000 to supply food for the people, that when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, they may punish them for all the disgraceful acts that they have committed in Israel.” Legacy Standard Bible And we will take 10 men out of 100 throughout the tribes of Israel, and 100 out of 1,000, and 1,000 out of 10,000 in order to take up provisions for the people, that when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, they may do to them according to all the disgraceful acts that they have done in Israel.” Amplified Bible and we will take ten men out of a hundred throughout the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand to bring provisions for the men, so that when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, they may punish them for all the despicable acts which they have committed in Israel.” Berean Annotated Bible We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel (he wrestles with God), and a hundred out of every thousand, and a thousand out of every ten thousand, to supply provisions for the army when they go to Gibeah [Geba, a variant of Gibeah] in Benjamin (son of the right hand) to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel. Christian Standard Bible we will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and one hundred out of every thousand, and one thousand out of every ten thousand to get provisions for the troops when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for all the outrage they committed in Israel.” Holman Christian Standard Bible We will take 10 men out of every 100 from all the tribes of Israel, and 100 out of every 1,000, and 1,000 out of every 10,000 to get provisions for the people when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for all the horror they did in Israel.” American Standard Version 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. English Revised Version and we will take ten men of an hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundred of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to fetch victual 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation We'll take one-tenth of all the men from the tribes of Israel to get supplies for the troops. When the troops go to Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin they can punish the citizens of Gibeah for the godless thing they did in Israel." Good News Translation One tenth of the men in Israel will provide food for the army, and the others will go and punish Gibeah for this immoral act that they have committed in Israel." International Standard Version We'll take ten men out of 100 from all of the tribes of Israel. We'll appoint 100 out of 1,000 and 1,000 out of 10,000 to supply provisions for the army. And when we reach Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin, we'll punish them for all of the stupid things that they've done in Israel." NET Bible We will take ten of every group of a hundred men from all the tribes of Israel (and a hundred of every group of a thousand, and a thousand of every group of ten thousand) to get supplies for the army. When they arrive in Gibeah of Benjamin they will punish them for the atrocity which they committed in Israel." New Heart English Bible and we will take ten men of one hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and one hundred of one thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to get food for the people, those setting forth, that when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin they may repay all the disgrace that they have committed in Israel." Webster's Bible Translation 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 provisions 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWe will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of every thousand, and a thousand out of every ten thousand, to supply provisions for the army when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel.” World English Bible and we will take ten men of one hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and one hundred of one thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand to get food for the people, that they may do, when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly that the men of Gibeah have done in Israel.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd we have taken ten men of one hundred, of all the tribes of Israel, and one hundred of a thousand, and a thousand of a myriad, to receive provision for the people, to do, at their coming to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly which it has done in Israel.” Berean Literal Bible And we will take ten men of a hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred of a thousand, and a thousand of a myriad, to make provisions for the people, that they may repay when they come to Gibeah in Benjamin, according to all the vileness that they have done in Israel.” Young's Literal Translation and we have taken ten men of a hundred, of all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred of a thousand, and a thousand of a myriad, to receive provision for the people, to do, at their coming to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly which it hath done in Israel.' Smith's Literal Translation And we will take ten men to the hundred to all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred to a thousand, and a thousand to ten thousand, to take provision for the people, to do for those going to Gibeah of Benjamin; according to all the folly which was done in Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWe will take ten men of a hundred out of all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to bring victuals for the army, that we might fight against Gabaa of Benjamin, and render to it for its wickedness, what it deserveth. Catholic Public Domain Version We shall select ten men out of one hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and one hundred out of one thousand, and one thousand out of ten thousand, so that they may transport supplies for the army, and so that we will be able to fight against Gibeah of Benjamin, and to repay it for its crime as it deserves.” New American Bible taking from all the tribes of Israel ten men for every hundred, a hundred for every thousand, a thousand for every ten thousand, and procuring supplies for the soldiers who will go to exact from Gibeah of Benjamin the full measure of the terrible thing it committed in Israel.” New Revised Standard Version We will take ten men of a hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred of a thousand, and a thousand of ten thousand, to bring provisions for the troops, who are going to repay Gibeah of Benjamin for all the disgrace that they have done in Israel.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe 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 take provisions for the people, who cross over against Gibeah of Benjamin, to do to it according to all the wickedness which they have committed in Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated We will take ten men for a hundred for all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred for a thousand and a thousand for ten thousand, that they would take provisions to the people who cross over to go against Gebah of Benyamin, according to all the evil that they have done in Israel!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and 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 wantonness that they have wrought in Israel.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Moreover we will take ten men for a hundred for all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred for a thousand, and a thousand for ten thousand, to take provision, to cause them to come to Gabaa of Benjamin, to do to it according to all the abomination, which they wrought in Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of the Assembly…9Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will go against it as the lot dictates. 10We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, and a hundred out of every thousand, and a thousand out of every ten thousand, to supply provisions for the army when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel.” 11So all the men of Israel gathered as one man, united against the city.… Cross References We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel, Numbers 31:4 Send into battle a thousand men from each tribe of Israel.” Deuteronomy 1:15 So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. Exodus 18:21 Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. and a hundred out of every thousand, 2 Samuel 18:1 Then David reviewed his troops and appointed over them commanders of thousands and of hundreds. 2 Chronicles 25:5 Then Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and assigned them according to their families to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. And he numbered those twenty years of age or older throughout Judah and Benjamin and found 300,000 chosen men able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield. 1 Chronicles 27:1 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: and a thousand out of every ten thousand, Leviticus 26:8 Five of you will pursue a hundred, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you. Deuteronomy 32:30 How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up? Isaiah 30:17 A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee, until you are left alone like a pole on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill. to supply provisions for the army 1 Samuel 17:17-18 One day Jesse said to his son David, “Take this ephah of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread for your brothers and hurry to their camp. / Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them. 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys 2 Samuel 17:27-29 When David came to Mahanaim, he was met by Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim. / They brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, / honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the herd for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become hungry, exhausted, and thirsty in the wilderness.” when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin Judges 19:12-15 But his master replied, “We will not turn aside to the city of foreigners, where there are no Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.” / He continued, “Come, let us try to reach one of these towns to spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.” / So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin. … 1 Samuel 13:2-4 He chose for himself three thousand men of Israel: Two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. And the rest of the troops he sent away, each to his own home. / Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!” / And all Israel heard the news: “Saul has attacked an outpost of the Philistines, and now Israel has become a stench to the Philistines!” Then the people were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal. Hosea 10:9 Since the days of Gibeah you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not the battle in Gibeah overtake the sons of iniquity? to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel.” Judges 19:22-30 While they were enjoying themselves, suddenly the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they said to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house, so we can have relations with him!” / The owner of the house went out and said to them, “No, my brothers, do not do this wicked thing! After all, this man is a guest in my house. Do not commit this outrage. / Look, let me bring out my virgin daughter and the man’s concubine, and you can use them and do with them as you wish. But do not do such a vile thing to this man.” … Treasury of Scripture And we will take ten men of an hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundred of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to fetch victual for the people, that they may do, when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly that they have worked in Israel. no ref Jump to Previous Benjamin Hundred Israel Punish Supply Ten Thousand Throughout Tribes Victual Victuals Worked WroughtJump to Next Benjamin Hundred Israel Punish Supply Ten Thousand Throughout Tribes Victual Victuals Worked WroughtJudges 20 1. The Levite in a general assembly declared his wrong8. The decree of the assembly 12. The Benjamites, being cited, make head against the Israelites 18. The Israelites in two battles lose forty thousand 26. They destroy by a plan all the Benjamites, except six hundred. We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of Israel This phrase indicates a systematic and organized approach to assembling a force, reflecting the unity and collective responsibility of the Israelite tribes. The selection of men from each tribe underscores the communal nature of the response to the crime committed in Gibeah. This method of conscription ensures that the burden of military service is shared equally among the tribes, promoting fairness and solidarity. The number ten is often symbolic in the Bible, representing completeness or a whole unit, which may suggest the thoroughness of the Israelites' commitment to justice. and a hundred out of every thousand and a thousand out of every ten thousand to supply provisions for the army when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe collective tribes of Israel, who are gathering to address the grievous sin committed in Gibeah. 2. Gibeah A city in the territory of Benjamin where a heinous crime was committed, leading to the conflict. 3. Benjamites The tribe of Benjamin, who are defending the perpetrators of the crime in Gibeah. 4. Levite A man whose concubine was abused and murdered in Gibeah, sparking the outrage among the Israelites. 5. Assembly at Mizpah The gathering of the Israelite tribes to decide on a course of action against Gibeah. Teaching Points The Importance of JusticeThe Israelites' decision to address the sin in Gibeah underscores the necessity of upholding justice within the community of believers. Communal Responsibility The passage highlights the collective responsibility of God's people to confront and rectify sin, ensuring the community remains holy. The Consequences of Sin The events in Judges 20 remind us that sin has far-reaching consequences, affecting not just individuals but entire communities. Seeking God's Guidance Before taking action, believers should seek God's wisdom and guidance to ensure their actions align with His will. Unity in Righteousness The unity of the Israelite tribes in addressing the sin in Gibeah serves as a model for believers to unite in pursuing righteousness and justice. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 20:10?2. How does Judges 20:10 demonstrate the importance of justice within a community? 3. What role does collective responsibility play in Judges 20:10's call to action? 4. How can we apply Judges 20:10's principles of justice in our modern society? 5. What other biblical passages emphasize the need for justice and accountability? 6. How does Judges 20:10 challenge us to address sin within our communities? 7. What does Judges 20:10 reveal about justice and accountability in ancient Israelite society? 8. How does Judges 20:10 reflect God's role in human conflict and decision-making? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 20:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 20? 11. What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible? 12. Judges 20:35-46 - Is the near-total annihilation of an entire tribe by fellow Israelites consistent with the broader biblical message of unity among God's people? 13. Judges 20:18-23 - Why would God direct Israel to attack Benjamin, allow defeat twice, and then finally grant them victory on the third attempt? 14. Judges 20:15 - How could only 26,000 men from Benjamin withstand the combined forces of Israel for so long, given the massive numerical imbalance? What Does Judges 20:10 Mean We will take ten men out of every hundred from all the tribes of IsraelThe verse opens with a clear, calculated plan. Israel’s response to the moral outrage in Gibeah is not impulsive; it is organized and collective. • Every tribe is involved—no tribe is exempt from responsibility (cf. Deuteronomy 21:1-9). • A literal tithe‐like proportion (10%) demonstrates fairness and shared burden (cf. Numbers 31:4-5). • The phrase underscores national unity under God’s covenant; sin in one tribe affects the whole nation (Joshua 7:11-13). and a hundred out of every thousand The escalation of numbers repeats the same ratio, reinforcing Israel’s resolve. • Redundancy ensures no loophole—every clan must contribute (2 Samuel 24:9). • Such repetition emphasizes seriousness; this is more than a skirmish—it is a moral crusade aligned with God’s justice (Deuteronomy 13:12-15). and a thousand out of every ten thousand Again the pattern continues, expanding logistical coverage. • Israel counts men as God instructed in earlier censuses (Numbers 1:2-3). • The scaling illustrates practical readiness; larger troop contingents need proportionally larger support teams (1 Chronicles 12:22). to supply provisions for the army Provisioning is the purpose of the selected men. • Food, water, weapons, and medical supplies would be required for a prolonged campaign (1 Samuel 17:17-18). • This step prevents pillaging; moral purity is maintained even in warfare (Deuteronomy 20:19-20). • God often ties victory to faithful preparation (Proverbs 21:31). when they go to Gibeah in Benjamin The destination is explicit. • Gibeah’s sin is localized, but judgment must come from the whole covenant community (Judges 19:22-30). • Naming Benjamin signals the gravity of disciplining one’s own family, echoing Leviticus 19:17. • This action seeks to purge evil so that the LORD’s presence remains with Israel (Deuteronomy 23:14). to punish them for the atrocity they have committed in Israel The mission’s moral reason is stated plainly. • “Atrocity” recalls the unspeakable crime against the Levite’s concubine, equated with the wickedness of Sodom (Genesis 19:5-7; Judges 19:22-24). • Punishment is not vengeance but obedience to covenant law (Deuteronomy 22:25-27). • Corporate discipline safeguards Israel from God’s wrath (Numbers 25:1-4). summary Judges 20:10 records Israel’s deliberate, proportionate mobilization to address grievous sin within its borders. By assigning a tenth of their men purely for logistical support, the tribes show unity, preparedness, and covenant fidelity. The verse highlights both God’s demand for holiness among His people and the necessity of practical organization in pursuing justice. (10) Ten men of an hundred.--A tenth of the nation, chosen probably by lot, is to be responsible for the commissariat. They do not anticipate any other difficulty.Hebrew We will takeוְלָקַ֣חְנוּ (wə·lā·qaḥ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural Strong's 3947: To take ten עֲשָׂרָה֩ (‘ă·śā·rāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten men אֲנָשִׁ֨ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person out of [every] hundred לַמֵּאָ֜ה (lam·mê·’āh) Preposition-l, Article | Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred from all לְכֹ֣ל ׀ (lə·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the tribes שִׁבְטֵ֣י (šiḇ·ṭê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and a hundred וּמֵאָ֤ה (ū·mê·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred out of [every] thousand, לָאֶ֙לֶף֙ (lā·’e·lep̄) Preposition-l, Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 505: A thousand and a thousand וְאֶ֣לֶף (wə·’e·lep̄) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 505: A thousand out of [every] ten thousand, לָרְבָבָ֔ה (lā·rə·ḇā·ḇāh) Preposition-l, Article | Number - feminine singular Strong's 7233: Multitude, myriad, ten thousand to supply לָקַ֥חַת (lā·qa·ḥaṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3947: To take provisions צֵדָ֖ה (ṣê·ḏāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6720: Provision, food for the army לָעָ֑ם (lā·‘ām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock when they go לְבוֹאָם֙ (lə·ḇō·w·’ām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Gibeah לְגֶ֣בַע (lə·ḡe·ḇa‘) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1387: Geba -- a Levitical city of Benjamin in Benjamin בִּנְיָמִ֔ן (bin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites to punish לַעֲשׂ֗וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make them for all כְּכָל־ (kə·ḵāl-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the vileness הַ֨נְּבָלָ֔ה (han·nə·ḇā·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5039: Foolishness, wickedness, a crime, punishment they have committed עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make in Israel.” בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links Judges 20:10 NIVJudges 20:10 NLT Judges 20:10 ESV Judges 20:10 NASB Judges 20:10 KJV Judges 20:10 BibleApps.com Judges 20:10 Biblia Paralela Judges 20:10 Chinese Bible Judges 20:10 French Bible Judges 20:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 20:10 And we will take ten men (Jd Judg. 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