Verse 23

And the sons of Israel go up and weep before Jehovah till the evening, and ask of Jehovah, saying, `Do I add to draw nigh to battle with the sons of Benjamin, my brother?' And Jehovah saith, `Go up against him.'

Referenced Verses

  • Judg 20:26-27 : 26 And all the sons of Israel go up, even all the people, and come in to Beth-El, and weep, and sit there before Jehovah, and fast on that day till the evening, and cause to ascend burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before Jehovah. 27 And the sons of Israel ask of Jehovah, -- and there `is' the ark of the covenant of God in those days,
  • Ps 78:34-36 : 34 If He slew them, then they sought Him, And turned back, and sought God earnestly, 35 And they remember that God `is' their rock, And God Most High their redeemer. 36 And -- they deceive Him with their mouth, And with their tongue do lie to Him,
  • Hos 5:15 : 15 I go -- I turn back unto My place, Till that they are desolate, and have sought My face. In their distress they do seek Me speedily!'
  • Josh 7:6 : 6 And Joshua rendeth his garments, and falleth on his face to the earth before the ark of Jehovah till the evening, he and the elders of Israel, and they cause dust to go up on their head.
  • Judg 20:18 : 18 And they rise and go up to Beth-El, and ask of God, and the sons of Israel say, `Who doth go up for us at the commencement to battle with the sons of Benjamin?' and Jehovah saith, `Judah -- at the commencement.'