Judges 20:18

The children of Israel, i.e. some sent in the name of all. To the house of God, to wit, to Shiloh, which was not far from Mizpeh, where they were. Which of us shall go up first to the battle? this they ask to prevent emulations and contentions; but they do not ask whether they should go against them, or no, for that they knew they ought to do by the will of God already revealed. Nor yet do they seek to God for his help by prayer, and fasting, and sacrifice, as in all reason they ought to have done; but were confident of success, because of their great numbers, and righteous cause.