Judges 18:13

18:13 From there they traveled through the Ephraimite hill country and arrived at Micah’s house.

Judges 6:33

Gideon Summons an Army and Seeks Confirmation

6:33 All the Midianites, Amalekites, and the people from the east ¹  assembled. They crossed the Jordan River ²  and camped in the Jezreel Valley.

Judges 9:26

9:26 Gaal son of Ebed ³  came through Shechem with his brothers. The leaders of Shechem transferred their loyalty to him. ⁴ 

Judges 19:14

19:14 So they traveled on, ⁵  and the sun went down when they were near Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin. ⁶ 

[6:33]  ¹ tn Heb “Midian, Amalek, and the sons of the east.”

[6:33]  ² tn The words “the Jordan River” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied in the translation for clarification.

[9:26]  ¹ sn The name Gaal derives from, or at least sounds like, a Hebrew verb meaning “to abhor, loathe.” His father’s name, Ebed, means “servant.” Perhaps then this could be translated, “loathsome one, son of a servant.” This individual’s very name (which may be the narrator’s nickname for him, not his actual name) seems to hint at his immoral character and lowly social status.

[9:26]  ² tn Heb “trusted in him.” Here the verb probably describes more than a mental attitude. It is likely that the Shechemites made an alliance with Gaal and were now trusting him for protection in return for their loyalty (and probably tribute).

[19:14]  ¹ tn Heb “and they passed by and went.”

[19:14]  ² tn Heb “which belongs to Benjamin.”