Judges 20:17

And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war.

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Other Translations for Judges 20:17

BSB
The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior.
AKJV
And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war.
CPDV
Then too, among the men of Israel apart from the sons of Benjamin, there were found four hundred thousand who drew the sword and who were prepared for battle.
ERV
And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war.
NHEB
The men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men who drew sword: all these were men of war.
SMT
And the men of Israel were reviewed, beside Benjamin, four hundred thousand men drawing sword: all these men of war.

Commentary for Judges 20:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 20:17
Summary
Israel's superior military force quantified
Place
Israel
Event
Israel's army numbered
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200-1100 BC
Category
Narrative