Judges 20:29
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Israel set liers-in-wait against Gibeah round about.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
So Israel put men secretly all round Gibeah to make a surprise attack on it.
Webster's Revision
And Israel set liers in wait around Gibeah.
World English Bible
Israel set ambushes all around Gibeah.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And Israel set liers in wait against Gibeah round about.
Clarke's Judges 20:29 Bible Commentary
Israel set liers in wait - Though God had promised them success, they knew they could expect it only in the use of the proper means. They used all prudent precaution, and employed all their military skill.
Barnes's Judges 20:29 Bible Commentary
The stratagem described is exactly that by which Joshua took Ai (marginal reference).
Wesley's Judges 20:29 Bible Commentary
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.
