The Benjamites had a false sense of victory as they started to slay 30 of the Israelites but were quick to realize the smoke that was emanating from their towns and that they were now on the verge of defeat so they went to the desert. The town and the people of Gibeah were easily destroyed and defeated. The smoke took away any sense of victory that the Benjamites had. They ran into deserts and 18,000 were slain in the process. More were slain with the total of the Benjamite army being 25,000. They did not cease until the towns and the villages of the Benjamites were destroyed - people and livestock.
A brutal end to a tribe which saw fire as the finality of their towns and which made it very difficult for them to survive. Needless to say, they suffered a big price for the deeds of a few.
Decent weekend despite waiting for the finality of my 2012 taxes. Finally finished them late Saturday and will mail them out today. Finally told my mom and Irene's mom of what will come on 4/23 as well as a few more people (other family members included). Irene also let a few others know as well. Had a great meal at Harold NY with the family worship group - long time coming but also wished others could have made it but were struck with a stomach bug. A few more days here and then Friday and Monday at Princeton.
Praise for today: Sing to the Lord! Give praise to the Lord! He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked. Jer. 20: 13
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