The congregation sent there twelve thousand men of the most valiant, and commanded them, saying, Go and strike the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead with the edge of the sword, with the women and the little ones.
Next, the Israelites commanded 12,000 assailants to attack the uncooperative Israelite town (Judges 21:10-11). This was another sinful plan born out of self-will and vengeance.