Judges 20:47
Judges 20:47 in Multiple Translations
But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months.
But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.
But six hundred men turned and fled toward the wilderness unto the rock of Rimmon, and abode in the rock of Rimmon four months.
But six hundred men, turning back, went in flight to the rock of Rimmon in the waste land, and were living on the rock of Rimmon for four months.
There were six hundred who ran away to Pomegranate Rock in the desert and they stayed there four months.
But sixe hundreth men turned and fled to the wildernesse vnto the rocke of Rimmon, and abode in the rocke of Rimmon foure moneths.
and there turn and flee into the wilderness, unto the rock of Rimmon six hundred men, and they dwell in the rock Rimmon four months.
But six hundred men turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, and stayed in the rock of Rimmon four months.
But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness to the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.
And there remained of all the number of Benjamin only six hundred men that were able to escape, and flee to the wilderness: and they abode in the rock Remmon four months.
But 600 men of the tribe of Benjamin ran to Rimmon Rock in the desert. They stayed there for four months.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 20:47
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Judges 20:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּפְנ֞וּ
וַ/יָּנֻ֤סוּ
הַ/מִּדְבָּ֨רָ/ה֙
אֶל
סֶ֣לַע
הָֽ/רִמּ֔וֹן
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
אִ֑ישׁ
וַ/יֵּֽשְׁבוּ֙
בְּ/סֶ֣לַע
רִמּ֔וֹן
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
חֳדָשִֽׁים
וַ/יִּפְנ֞וּ
pânâh
H6437
Corner (Gate)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
וַ/יָּנֻ֤סוּ
nûwç
H5127
to flee
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/מִּדְבָּ֨רָ/ה֙
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Art | N-ms | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
סֶ֣לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
crag
N-ms
הָֽ/רִמּ֔וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
Rimmon
Art | N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
וַ/יֵּֽשְׁבוּ֙
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּ/סֶ֣לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
crag
Prep | N-ms
רִמּ֔וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
Rimmon
N-proper
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
חֳדָשִֽׁים
chôdesh
H2320
month
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 20:47
וַ/יִּפְנ֞וּ
pânâh
H6437
"Corner (Gate)"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to turn or face something, like looking at a corner or a gate. It appears in descriptions of daily life and interactions, like in Genesis and Psalms. It's about changing direction or focus.
Definition: This name means corner, to turn, to turn back Another spelling of pin.nah (פִּנָּה "Corner( Gate)" H6438)
Usage: Occurs in 128 OT verses. KJV: appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early). See also: Genesis 18:22; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 25:16.
וַ/יָּנֻ֤סוּ
nûwç
H5127
"to flee"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To flee means to quickly leave a place, like escaping from danger, as seen in the Bible when David fled from King Saul. It can also mean to disappear or vanish. In the book of Psalms, it describes God delivering his people from harm.
Definition: 1) to flee, escape 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flee 1a2) to escape 1a3) to take flight, m depart, disappear 1a4) to fly (to the attack) on horseback 1b) (Polel) to drive at 1c) (Hithpolel) to take flight 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to put to flight 1d2) to drive hastily 1d3) to cause to disappear, hide Aramaic equivalent: nud (נוּד "to flee" H5111)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard. See also: Genesis 14:10; 2 Samuel 17:2; Psalms 60:6.
הַ/מִּדְבָּ֨רָ/ה֙
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Art | N-ms | Suff
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
סֶ֣לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
"crag"
N-ms
This word means a craggy rock or cliff, a strong and secure place, like the rock of salvation in Psalm 71:3.
Definition: 1) crag, cliff, rock 1a) crag, cliff 1b) as stronghold of Jehovah, of security (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (ragged) rock, stone(-ny), strong hold. See also: Numbers 20:8; Psalms 71:3; Psalms 18:3.
הָֽ/רִמּ֔וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
"Rimmon"
Art | N-proper
Rimmon, a Syrian deity, was also the name of several cities in Palestine, including a Levitical city in Zebulun.
Definition: § Rimmon = "pomegranate" n pr dei the deity of wind, rain, and storm, worshipped by the Syrians of Damascus
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Remmon, Rimmon. See also: Joshua 15:32; 2 Samuel 4:2; Zechariah 14:10.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
וַ/יֵּֽשְׁבוּ֙
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בְּ/סֶ֣לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
"crag"
Prep | N-ms
This word means a craggy rock or cliff, a strong and secure place, like the rock of salvation in Psalm 71:3.
Definition: 1) crag, cliff, rock 1a) crag, cliff 1b) as stronghold of Jehovah, of security (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (ragged) rock, stone(-ny), strong hold. See also: Numbers 20:8; Psalms 71:3; Psalms 18:3.
רִמּ֔וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
"Rimmon"
N-proper
Rimmon, a Syrian deity, was also the name of several cities in Palestine, including a Levitical city in Zebulun.
Definition: § Rimmon = "pomegranate" n pr dei the deity of wind, rain, and storm, worshipped by the Syrians of Damascus
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Remmon, Rimmon. See also: Joshua 15:32; 2 Samuel 4:2; Zechariah 14:10.
אַרְבָּעָ֖ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
חֳדָשִֽׁים
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
N-mp
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
Study Notes — Judges 20:47
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- Judges 20:47 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Judges 20:47
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 20:47
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 20:47
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 20:47
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Context — Civil War against Benjamin
45Then the Benjamites turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, and Israel cut down 5,000 men on the roads. And they overtook them at Gidom and struck down 2,000 more.
46That day 25,000 Benjamite swordsmen fell, all men of valor.
47But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months.
48And the men of Israel turned back against the other Benjamites and put to the sword all the cities, including the animals and everything else they found. And they burned down all the cities in their path.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 1:9 | Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah. |
| 2 | Psalms 103:9–10 | He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. |
| 3 | Habakkuk 3:2 | O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy! |
| 4 | Lamentations 3:32 | Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 14:7 | Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You. |
| 6 | Judges 21:13 | Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon. |
Judges 20:47 Summary
This verse tells us that 600 men escaped from the battle and hid in a safe place called the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed for four months. This reminds us that even when things seem hopeless, God can provide a place of refuge and protection, like He did for David in Psalms 31:3. Just as the 600 men waited at the rock of Rimmon, we can trust in God's timing and provision, even when we don't understand what's happening, as seen in Romans 8:28. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can find peace and safety, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, just like the Israelites did in Exodus 14:13-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the 600 men flee to the rock of Rimmon?
The 600 men fled to the rock of Rimmon because it was a place of safety and refuge for them, as seen in Judges 20:47, similar to how God provided a rock of refuge for David in Psalms 71:3.
What does the number 600 signify in this context?
The number 600 signifies the remnant of the Benjamite army that survived the battle, as stated in Judges 20:47, similar to how God often preserved a remnant of His people in the Old Testament, such as in Isaiah 1:9.
How long did the 600 men stay at the rock of Rimmon?
According to Judges 20:47, the 600 men stayed at the rock of Rimmon for four months, which suggests they were waiting for the right moment to re-emerge or for the situation to change, much like the Israelites waited in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land, as seen in Numbers 33:3-49.
What can we learn from the actions of the 600 men in this verse?
We can learn that even in times of defeat and hardship, God can provide refuge and protection for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:27, and that He often uses these experiences to shape and refine us for His purposes, as stated in Romans 8:28-30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt like fleeing to a place of safety, and how did God provide for me in those moments?
- How can I apply the concept of waiting on God, like the 600 men at the rock of Rimmon, to my own life when faced with challenging circumstances?
- What does this verse teach me about God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of war and conflict?
- In what ways can I trust in God's refuge and protection, like the rock of Rimmon, when faced with my own struggles and fears?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 20:47
But six hundred men,.... Who were all that were left of 26,700 turned and fled to the wilderness; turned out of the highway or common road, and being swift of foot, got to a wilderness; what
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 20:47
But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 20:47
In a cave within that rock, where they fortified themselves and fetched in provision as they had opportunity; which they could easily do, when the heat of the battle was over, and the Israelites were not solicitous to pursue them farther.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 20:47
Judges 20:47 But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.Ver. 47. Unto the rock Rimmon.] Wherein there was a sweet providence, that these might be as a seminary, for recruit of that tribe.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 20:47
(47) In the rock Rimmon.—This may be quite literally taken, for there are four large caverns in the hill.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 20:47
47. A’s version of the final flight. The 600 survivors have a part to play in the sequel.
Sermons on Judges 20:47
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Israel's Chastisement by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the actions of God in the present times are a demonstration of His power and nature, both in judgment and mercy. The sermon highlights |
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Studies in Romans-07 by William MacDonald | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of universal proclamation of the gospel for both Jews and Gentiles. It outlines the steps that lead to salvation, starting with God s |
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The Potter's Power Over the Clay by Eli Brayley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding God's purpose for the church. He urges the congregation to not be ignorant about the things of God, particul |
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Wrath and Mercy by Christopher Love | Christopher Love preaches on the doctrine of predestination, emphasizing that those appointed by God for salvation can be assured of their election and should strive to make it sur |
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The Nature and Function of Overcomers by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the nature and function of Overcomers, illustrating that they embody the fullness of God's intentions and purposes, which are realized through a vital u |
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Plenary Absolution by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript focuses on the great gospel truth of the forgiveness of sin. The speaker emphasizes that this truth is precious to believers of all levels of spiritual maturi |
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(Suffering in the Christian Life) 3. the Grace of the Chastener by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that although troubles may seem endless, there is always a way out and light at the end of the tunnel. The devil may try to convince us othe |