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Now therefore deliver up the men, the base fellows, who are in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and put away evil from Israel. But Benjamin would not listen to the voice of their brothers the children of Israel.
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The Danger of Misplaced Loyalty
Commentators explain that the tribe of Benjamin's refusal was not just a political disagreement but a moral failure. They were driven by a 'misguided spirit of solidarity' and pride, choosing to defend their own criminals rather than uphold justice. This illustrates the profound danger of prioritizing loyalty to one's group over loyalty to God's righteous standards.
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19th Century
Anglican
The children of Benjamin would not listen. —They were driven by the same misguided spirit of solidarity that has often made Highla…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now, therefore, deliver us the men, the children of Belial, which are in Gibeah Those…
Presbyterian
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…
