Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Judges 20:17
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The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior.
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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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The men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were counted four hundred thousand men who drew sword. All these were men of war.
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And the men of Israel, besides Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war.
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Judges 20
15 On that day the Benjamites mobilized 26,000 swordsmen from their cities, in addition to the 700 select men of Gibeah.
16 Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing.
17 The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior.
18 The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied.
19 The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.
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