Judges 20:16
"The children of Benjamin were counted on that day out of the cities twenty-six thousand men who drew the sword, in addition to the inhabitants of Gibeah, who were counted seven hundred chosen men."
Key Reflection
This verse highlights the numerical strength and selectiveness within Benjamin's army, emphasizing both their martial readiness ("twenty-six thousand men who drew the sword") and the specific "seven hundred chosen men" from Gibeah. These numbers underscore the significance of this tribe in the conflict, reflecting a mix of ordinary soldiers and elite fighters crucial for the battle's outcome.
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