24. So the next day they went out again to fight against the men of Benjamin,
25. but the men of Benjamin killed another 18,000 Israelites, all of whom were experienced with the sword.
26. Then all the Israelites went up to Bethel and wept in the presence of the lord and fasted until evening. They also brought burnt offerings and peace offerings to the lord.
27. The Israelites went up seeking direction from the lord. (In those days the Ark of the Covenant of God was in Bethel,