[[Judg-20]] Prev: [[Prophecies in Judg-19]] | Next: [[Prophecies in Judg-21]] --- ### Yahweh said, "Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver him into your hand." *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: After two initial defeats, God specifically predicts that on the following day, the combined tribes of Israel would be granted a decisive victory over the tribe of Benjamin. *Historical context*: Theological analysis highlights that this third inquiry by the Israelites (v28) is distinct from the first two because it includes an explicit promise of victory rather than just a directional command. This prophecy occurs during the early Iron Age I (c. 1200-1000 BCE) when Israel was a confederation of tribes without a central king. *Related to*: ### Yahweh struck Benjamin before Israel; and the children of Israel destroyed of Benjamin that day twenty-five thousand one hundred men. All these drew the sword. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: On the third day of battle, the Israelites used a strategic ambush to destroy the city of Gibeah and defeat the Benjamite army, fulfilling God's promise of delivery. *Historical context*: Archaeological excavations at Tel el-Ful (historically identified as Gibeah) by W.F. Albright and others uncovered a destruction layer with a massive burn layer and sling stones dating to the early Iron I period. This evidence aligns with the narrative's description of the city being set on fire and the total destruction of the Benjamite forces. Chronologically, the mention of Phinehas (v28) places this event within one or two generations after the death of Joshua. *Related to*: [[Judg-20#v28|Judges 20:28]] - Yahweh said, "Go up; for tomorrow I will deliver him into your hand." --- #ai_prophecy