1. Judges 20:12 (ESV)
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What is the aim of the Israelites before the battle begins?

Judges 20:12 (ESV)

12 And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, “What evil is this that has taken place among you?

Before the tribes of Israel begin to engage in battle, they sent men among the tribe of Benjamin, putting them on the defensive by urging them to hand over the wicked men of Gibeah.

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