Judges 20:27

And the children of Israel enquired of the Lord, (for the Arke of þ^e couenant of God was there in those daies,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The sons of Israel inquired of the LORD (for the ark of the covenant of God {was} there in those days,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the children of Israel asked of Jehovah (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Israel made request to the Lord, (for the ark of the agreement of the Lord was there in those days,
- Basic English Bible

And the children of Israel inquired of Jehovah (and the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,
- Darby Bible

And the children of Israel inquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,
- Webster's Bible

The children of Israel asked of Yahweh (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,
- World English Bible

And the sons of Israel ask of Jehovah, -- and there [is] the ark of the covenant of God in those days,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the children of Israel asked of the LORD--for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Judges 20:27

20:26 Fasted - Sensible of their not being truly humbled for their sins, which now they discover to be the cause of their ill success. Burnt, &c. - To make atonement to God for their own sins. Peace - offerings - To bless God for sparing so many of them, whereas he might justly have cut off all of them when their brethren were slain: to implore his assistance, yea and to give thanks for the victory, which now they were confident he would give them.

20:28 Phinehas - This is added to give us light about the time of this history, and to shew it was not done in the order in which it is here placed, after Samson's death, but long before. Stood - That is ministered as high - priest. The Lord said - When they sought God after the due order, and truly humbled themselves for their sins, he gives them a satisfactory answer.

20:29 Liers in wait - Though they were assured of the success, by a particular promise, yet they do not neglect the use of means; as well knowing that the certainty of God's promises doth not excuse, but rather require man's diligent use of all fit means for the accomplishment of them.