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The tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is happen among you?
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A Chance for Peace
Before resorting to war, the tribes of Israel first sent an embassy to the tribe of Benjamin. Commentators explain this was an equitable and wise attempt to have the guilty parties handed over for justice, thereby hoping to prevent a bloody civil war. This highlights the principle of seeking peaceful resolution before escalating conflict.
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19th Century
Anglican
Through all the tribe of Benjamin.
—It was equitable to send this embassy, although the Benjamites had not come to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribes of Benjamin Meaning the fami…
Presbyterian
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…
