Judg 20:2 | NET2full | STEP | The leaders of all the people from all the tribes of Israel took their places in the assembly of God’s people , which numbered 400,000 sword

‏ Judges 20:2

2 The leaders ^{▼▼tn Heb “the cornerstones”; or “the supports.” The word is used of leaders in only three other texts—1 Sam 14:38; Isa 19:13; Zech 10:4.} of all the people from all the tribes of Israel took their places in the assembly of God’s people, which numbered ^{▼▼tn The words “which numbered” are supplied in the translation for clarification.} 400,000 sword-wielding foot soldiers.