Now then, turn over the men, the worthless men who are in Gibeah, so that we may put them to death and remove this wickedness from Israel.” But the sons of Benjamin would not listen to the voice of their brothers, the sons of Israel.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The children of Benjamin would not listen. —They were driven by the same misguided spirit of solidarity that has often made Highla…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now, therefore, deliver us the men, the children of Belial,
which are in Gibeah
Those…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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