a20:18
bGen 49:10
c20:19-21
d20:22-23
eJosh 7
f20:24-25
g20:26-28

‏ Judges 20:18-24

20:18  a To go first means to lead, not necessarily to precede (Gen 49:10  b).
Summary for Judg 20:19-21: 20:19-21  c The three battles took place around the guilty city. Despite superior numbers and having asked the Lord for guidance, the Israelite troops facing the defenders behind their walls were soundly beaten back the first day.
Summary for Judg 20:22-23: 20:22-23  d Following a time of weeping and probably confession (cp. Josh 7  e) the Israelite troops received divine guidance and regained confidence.
Summary for Judg 20:24-25: 20:24-25  f A second debacle shook the confidence of the Israelites (20:26-28  g).
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