שופטים, פרק כ׳, פסוק כ״ב

Despite suffering a severe defeat and heavy casualties, the Israelite fighters gather their strength and return to the battlefield with remarkable bravery and discipline. They fortify their hearts and renew their resolve [מצודת דוד], preparing to organize and set up their battle lines once again [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Choosing to fight in the exact same location as the first day reveals their extraordinary courage. They are not afraid to step back into the very arena where so many of their own had just fallen.

Beyond this physical bravery, returning to the precise site of their previous defeat shows a deep sense of focus. Their goal remains unchanged: to fight only the men of Gibeah. Even after losing twenty-two thousand soldiers the day before, the Israelites do not march into battle driven by bitterness, rage, or a desire for blind revenge against the entire opposing tribe. They are not motivated by personal hostility. Instead, they take the time to weep and seek advice from God, all while continuing to look upon the people of Benjamin as their brothers [אברבנאל].