Judges 21:9-10

Context
21:9 When they took roll call,¹ they noticed² none of the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead were there. 21:10 So the assembly sent 12,000 capable warriors³ against Jabesh Gilead.⁴ They commanded them, “Go and kill with your swords⁵ the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead, including the women and little children.

[21:9] ¹tn Or “when the people were mustered.”

[21:9] ²tn Heb “and look.”

[21:10] ³tn Heb “men, sons of strength.”

[21:10] ⁴tn Heb “there.”

[21:10] ⁵tn Heb “the edge of the sword.”