Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On that day twenty-five thousand Benjamite swordsmen fell, all of them valiant fighters. New Living Translation So that day the tribe of Benjamin lost 25,000 strong warriors armed with swords, English Standard Version So all who fell that day of Benjamin were 25,000 men who drew the sword, all of them men of valor. Berean Standard Bible That day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all men of valor. Berean Literal Bible And all who fell of Benjamin on that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword, all of these men of valor. King James Bible So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour. New King James Version So all who fell of Benjamin that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all these were men of valor. New American Standard Bible So all those of Benjamin who fell that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword; all of these were valiant men. NASB 1995 So all of Benjamin who fell that day were 25,000 men who draw the sword; all these were valiant warriors. NASB 1977 So all of Benjamin who fell that day were 25,000 men who draw the sword; all these were valiant warriors. Legacy Standard Bible So all of Benjamin who fell that day were 25,000 men who drew the sword; all these were valiant men. Amplified Bible So all of Benjamin who fell that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword, all of them brave and able warriors. Berean Annotated Bible That day 25,000 Benjamite (son of the right hand) swordsmen fell, all men of valor. Christian Standard Bible All the Benjaminites who died that day were twenty-five thousand armed men; all were warriors. Holman Christian Standard Bible All the Benjaminites who died that day were 25,000 armed men; all were warriors. American Standard Version So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor. Contemporary English Version Twenty-five thousand soldiers of Benjamin died that day, all of them experienced warriors. English Revised Version So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour. GOD'S WORD® Translation In all, 25,000 men from Benjamin who were armed with swords were killed that day. They were all experienced men. Good News Translation In all, twenty-five thousand Benjaminites were killed that day--all of them brave soldiers. International Standard Version To sum up, the soldiers from the tribe of Benjamin who died that day totaled 25,000 men, all of them expert swordsmen and valiant soldiers. NET Bible That day twenty-five thousand sword-wielding Benjaminites fell in battle, all of them capable warriors. New Heart English Bible So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand swordsmen; all these were valiant fighters. Webster's Bible Translation So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThat day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all men of valor. World English Bible So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword. All these were men of valor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all those falling of Benjamin are twenty-five thousand men drawing sword, on that day—all these [were] men of valor; Berean Literal Bible And all who fell of Benjamin on that day were twenty-five thousand men who drew the sword, all of these men of valor. Young's Literal Translation And all those falling of Benjamin are twenty and five thousand men drawing sword, on that day -- the whole of these are men of valour; Smith's Literal Translation And all those falling of Benjamin will be twenty and five thousand men drawing sword in that day; all these men of strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd so it came to pass, that all that were slain of Benjamin in divers places, were five and twenty thousand fighting men, most valiant for war. Catholic Public Domain Version And so it happened that all of those who were slain from Benjamin, in various places, were twenty-five thousand fighters, very willing to go to war. New American Bible The total of those from Benjamin who fell that day was twenty-five thousand swordsmen, all of them warriors. New Revised Standard Version So all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand arms-bearing men, all of them courageous fighters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all who fell of the sons of Benjamin on that day were twenty and five thousand men drawing a sword, all of them mighty men OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So that all who fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valour. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all that fell of Benjamin were twenty-five thousand men that drew sword in that day: all these were men of might. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Civil War Against Benjamin…45Then the Benjamites turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, and Israel cut down 5,000 men on the roads. And they overtook them at Gidom and struck down 2,000 more. 46That day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all men of valor. 47But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months.… Cross References That day Joshua 8:24-25 When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai who had pursued them into the field and wilderness, and when every last one of them had fallen by the sword, all the Israelites returned to Ai and put it to the sword as well. / A total of twelve thousand men and women fell that day—all the people of Ai. 1 Samuel 14:31 That day, after the Israelites had struck down the Philistines from Michmash to Aijalon, the people were very faint. 1 Samuel 31:6 So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day. 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, Judges 8:10 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with their army of about fifteen thousand men—all that were left of the armies of the people of the east. A hundred and twenty thousand swordsmen had already fallen. 2 Chronicles 13:17 Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. 1 Samuel 4:10 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. all men of valor. Joshua 10:7 So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. 1 Chronicles 12:21 They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. Joshua 8:3 So Joshua and the whole army set out to attack Ai. Joshua chose 30,000 mighty men of valor and sent them out at night Judges 21:25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 19:29-30 When he reached his house, he picked up a knife, took hold of his concubine, cut her limb by limb into twelve pieces, and sent her throughout the territory of Israel. / And everyone who saw it said, “Nothing like this has been seen or done from the day the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt until this day. Think it over, take counsel, and speak up!” Deuteronomy 13:12-18 If, regarding one of the cities the LORD your God is giving you to inhabit, you hear it said / that wicked men have arisen from among you and have led the people of their city astray, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods” (which you have not known), / then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you, … Hosea 9:9 They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins. 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? 1 Samuel 11:7 He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent them by messengers throughout the land of Israel, proclaiming, “This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not march behind Saul and Samuel.” Then the terror of the LORD fell upon the people, and they came out together as one man. 1 Samuel 15:33 But Samuel declared: “As your sword has made women childless, so your mother will be childless among women.” And Samuel hacked Agag to pieces before the LORD at Gilgal. Treasury of Scripture So that all which fell that day of Benjamin were twenty and five thousand men that drew the sword; all these were men of valor. twenty Judges 20:15,35 And the children of Benjamin were numbered at that time out of the cities twenty and six thousand men that drew sword, beside the inhabitants of Gibeah, which were numbered seven hundred chosen men… Jump to Previous Benjamin Benjamite Draw Drawing Drew End Strong Sword Swordsmen Thousand Twenty Twenty-Five Valiant Valor Valour War Warriors WholeJump to Next Benjamin Benjamite Draw Drawing Drew End Strong Sword Swordsmen Thousand Twenty Twenty-Five Valiant Valor Valour War Warriors WholeJudges 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. That day The phrase "that day" refers to a specific moment in the narrative of the Israelite civil war against the tribe of Benjamin. This conflict arose from the grievous crime committed in Gibeah, as detailed in Judges 19. The phrase underscores the immediacy and finality of the judgment executed upon the Benjamites, highlighting the culmination of a series of battles. It serves as a reminder of the swift and decisive nature of divine justice in the biblical narrative. 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell all men of valor Persons / Places / Events 1. BenjamitesA tribe of Israel, descended from Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Known for their skill in battle and bravery. 2. Israelites The collective tribes of Israel, excluding Benjamin, who united to address the moral and social corruption within the tribe of Benjamin. 3. Gibeah A city in the territory of Benjamin where a grievous crime occurred, leading to the conflict between the Benjamites and the other Israelite tribes. 4. Battle A significant conflict between the tribe of Benjamin and the other Israelite tribes, resulting in heavy casualties for the Benjamites. 5. Valiant Warriors Refers to the skilled and courageous fighters from the tribe of Benjamin who fell in battle. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinThe conflict arose from a moral failure in Gibeah, reminding us that sin can have devastating communal consequences. Unity and Justice The Israelites' response to the crime in Gibeah underscores the importance of unity and justice in addressing sin within the community. The Cost of War The heavy loss of life among the Benjamites serves as a sobering reminder of the cost of conflict and the value of seeking peace. God's Sovereignty Despite the chaos and destruction, God's sovereign plan unfolds, reminding us that He is in control even in dire circumstances. Repentance and Restoration The aftermath of the battle leads to reconciliation and restoration, illustrating the power of repentance and God's mercy. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 20:46?2. How does Judges 20:46 demonstrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' actions in Judges 20:46? 4. How does Judges 20:46 connect to God's justice throughout the Old Testament? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Judges 20:46 to our daily lives? 6. What role does repentance play in avoiding outcomes like those in Judges 20:46? 7. Why did God allow such a large loss of life in Judges 20:46? 8. How does Judges 20:46 align with the concept of a loving God? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 20:46? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 20? 11. What is the Tribe of Benjamin? 12. 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? 13. 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? 14. 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? What Does Judges 20:46 Mean That day“ That day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all men of valor.” (Judges 20:46) • “That day” ties the statement to the third and decisive engagement in Israel’s civil war (Judges 20:35). • God had twice allowed Israel to be repulsed, but “that day” He granted victory after they sought Him with fasting and offerings (Judges 20:26-28). • The phrase underscores a specific, historical moment—one day in which judgment descended swiftly, echoing earlier warnings that sin’s consequences can arrive suddenly (Deuteronomy 32:35). 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen • Earlier, Benjamin fielded 26,000 warriors plus 700 select left-handed slingers (Judges 20:15-16). Losing 25,000 means almost the entire army was wiped out. • The precision shows Scripture’s reliability in recounting actual numbers, just as census figures in Numbers 1 do. • It also reveals the severity of Israel’s response to Benjamin’s refusal to purge the evil committed at Gibeah (Judges 19). The tribe chose solidarity with sin over repentance, and the cost was nearly total annihilation (cf. Joshua 7:25 for how collective sin can invite collective judgment). Fell • “Fell” is the common biblical way to describe warriors slain in combat (1 Samuel 31:1, 8). • Judges 20:35 makes clear who orchestrated the fall: “the LORD struck down 25,100 Benjamites before Israel.” Human swords did the striking, but divine justice directed the outcome. • Their fall serves as a sober reminder that no military skill or tribal loyalty can shield against God’s righteous judgment (Psalm 33:16-17). All men of valor • Benjamin’s soldiers were renowned fighters—left-handed, accurate, courageous (Judges 20:16). Valor, however, without righteousness, cannot save (Proverbs 21:31). • Scripture often pairs valor with faithfulness (2 Samuel 23:8-17), but here valor is emptied of its honor because it is enlisted in defense of wickedness (Judges 19:22-23). • The phrase accentuates the tragedy: brave men destroyed not for cowardice but for standing on the wrong side of holiness. Their bravery magnifies the cost of sin. summary Judges 20:46 records a literal, historic slaughter: on that single day, almost the entire Benjamite force—25,000 seasoned warriors—was cut down. The verse spotlights four truths: God’s justice arrives at a definitive moment; numbers matter because real people suffer real consequences; divine judgment is the true cause behind every enemy’s “fall”; and even great valor is futile when aligned against God’s righteousness. The verse warns and exhorts: stand with holiness, or even the strongest will fall. (46) Twenty and five thousand men.--Eighteen thousand killed in battle, ? 5,000 on the paved roads (mesilloth), ? 2,000 near Rimmon, ? 600 survivors, makes 25,600. But as the Benjamites were 26,700 (see Judges 20:15), either the total in Judges 20:15 is wrong, or we must make the much more natural supposition that 1,000 Benjamites, as against 40,000 Israelites (which would only be 1 to 36), had fallen in the two first battles.Hebrew Thatהַה֑וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day 25,000 עֶשְׂרִים֩ (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth Benjamite מִבִּנְיָמִ֗ן (mib·bin·yā·min) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites swordsmen חֶ֖רֶב (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword fell, הַנֹּ֨פְלִ֜ים (han·nō·p̄ə·lîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every valiant warriors. אַנְשֵׁי־ (’an·šê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Judges 20:46 NIVJudges 20:46 NLT Judges 20:46 ESV Judges 20:46 NASB Judges 20:46 KJV Judges 20:46 BibleApps.com Judges 20:46 Biblia Paralela Judges 20:46 Chinese Bible Judges 20:46 French Bible Judges 20:46 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 20:46 So that all who fell that day (Jd Judg. 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