He gave them orders. He said,“ Listen carefully to what I’m saying. You must hide behind the city. Don’t go very far away from it. All of you must be ready to attack it.
So David asked the Lord for advice. The Lord answered,“ Do not go straight up. Instead, circle around behind them. Attack them in front of the poplar trees.
Then 10,000 of Israel’s capable young men attacked Gibeah. The men of Benjamin didn’t realize they were about to be destroyed. The fighting was very heavy.