And when the men of Israel turned again, the men of Benjamin were amazed: for they saw that evil was come upon them.
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Verse 41 is found in chapter 20 of Judges. The Israelites defeat Benjamin and destroy much of its forces. The narrative explains the retreat strategy that allowed Israel to draw the Benjaminites out of the city. When smoke rises from Gibeah, Benjamin realizes too late that the battle has changed. The victory, however, is not presented triumphantly: it occurs within a national tragedy caused by internal sin.
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Compare Judges 20:41 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und die Männer von Israel wandten sich auch um. Da erschraken die Männer Benjamins; denn sie sahen, daß sie das Unglück treffen wollte.
Entonces revolvieron los hombres de Israel, y los de Benjamín se llenaron de temor: porque vieron que el mal había venido sobre ellos.
Los hombres de Israel se volvieron, y los benjamitas se aterrorizaron, porque vieron que el desastre los había alcanzado.
Les hommes d'Israël avaient fait volte-face; et ceux de Benjamin furent épouvantés, en voyant le désastre qui allait les atteindre.
E gl’Israeliti voltarono faccia; e i Beniaminiti furono spaventati; perchè vedevano che il male era loro sopraggiunto.
E os homens de Israel viraram os rostos, e os homens de Benjamim pasmaram; porque viram que o mal lhes tocaria.
以色列 人又轉身回來, 便雅憫 人就很驚惶,因為看見災禍臨到自己了。
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