18So they went to the place of worship at Bethel20.18 place…Bethel: The Hebrew text has “beth-el”, which means “house of God”. This could refer to the town of Bethel, to the place of worship at Mizpah, or to the sacred tent at Shiloh (see 18.30,31). and asked God, “Which tribe should be the first to attack the people of Benjamin?”
“Judah,” the LORD answered.