Judges 20:10

"But now this is the thing which we will do to Gibeah: we will go up against it by lot;"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the Israelites' decision to rely on divine providence, as they chose their battles through a lottery system. By doing so, they acknowledged God's sovereignty while still taking action, illustrating both trust and human initiative in their conflicts.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

In order to make it possible for the force of Israel to keep the field, and do to the men of Gibeah what their wickedness deserved, every tenth man (40,000 in all) was appointed to find provisions for the whole army.

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