The second day. —This does not mean the day after the first battle. One full day at least—the day of supplication—must have interv…

And the children of Israel came near
To the city of Gibeah, drew nigh to battle:

against the chil…

The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…