Judges 20:36
The Benjaminites knew they were defeated. The main body of the Israelite army had retreated from the Benjaminites. This is because they relied on the men that were hiding around Gibeah.
Joshua 8:15-29
Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten in front of them and ran away to the wilderness.
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So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten: for the men of Israel gave place to the Benjamites, because they trusted unto the liers in wait which they had set beside Gibeah.
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For the men
Joshua 8:15
Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten in front of them and ran away to the wilderness.