Judges 20:17-19

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁷ The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilised four hundred thousand armed men, every one an experienced warrior. ¹⁸ They set out, went to Bethel, and enquired of God.^(A) The Israelites asked, ‘Who is to go first to fight for us against the Benjaminites? ’

And the Lord answered, ‘Judah will be first.’

¹⁹ In the morning, the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah.