17. The rest of the Israelite tribes gathered 400,000 trained soldiers.
18. The Israelites went to the place of worship at Bethel, and there they asked God, “Which tribe should attack the Benjaminites first?”The Lord answered, “The tribe of Judah.”
19. So the Israelites started out the next morning and made camp near the city of Gibeah.
20. They went to attack the army of Benjamin, and placed the soldiers in position facing the city.