So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, united as one man.
Parallel translations
- WEB So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man.
- KJV So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man.
- BSB So all the men of Israel gathered as one man, united against the city.
- NKJV So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, united together as one man.
- NLT So all the Israelites were completely united, and they gathered together to attack the town.
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Quick answer
All the men of Israel unite against the city, knit together as one. Their solidarity stands ready for the campaign.
Overview
The phrase 'knit together as one man' stresses the rare unity of the tribes against Gibeah's evil. Such cohesion was uncommon in the divided era of the judges. Their united front prepares for the confrontation with Benjamin that follows.
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