THEOSISAmbrose of Milan
The envoys were disregarded with disdain, and the intentions of peace gave way to considerations of conflict.
Judges 20:14Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
But out of all the cities which were of their lot, they gathered themselves together into Gabaa, to aid them, and to fight against the whole people of Israel.
וַיֵּאָסְפ֧וּ בְנֵֽי־בִנְיָמִ֛ן מִן־הֶעָרִ֖ים הַגִּבְעָ֑תָה לָצֵ֥את לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה עִם־בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- 2 Chr 13:13While he spoke these things, Jeroboam caused an ambushment to come about behind him. And while he stood facing the enemies, he encompassed Juda, who perceived it not, with his army.
- Num 21:23And he would not grant that Israel should pass by his borders: but rather gathering an army, went forth to meet them in the desert, and came to Jasa and fought against them.
- Job 15:25For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and hath strengthened himself against the Almighty.
- Job 15:26He hath run against him with his neck raised up, and is armed with a fat neck.
- Num 20:20But he answered: Thou shalt not pass. And immediately he came forth to meet them with an infinite multitude, and a strong hand,