Thematic Bible: Tabernacle at, and called house of God
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Beth-el » A city » A city north of jerusalem » Tabernacle at, and called house of God
The Israelis mounted up, traveled to Bethel, and asked God what to do. They said, "Who is to lead us in our opening attack against the descendants of Benjamin?" The LORD replied, "Judah is to open the attack."
They attacked the army and were drawn away from the city as they began to inflict casualties on the soldiers along the roads to Bethel and Gibeah, just as they had done the other times. About 30 soldiers from Israel fell in battle there and in the fields.
So the people went to Bethel, sat before God until dusk, where they cried out loud and wept bitterly.