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The Levite, the husband of the woman who was murdered, answered, I came into Gibeah that belongs to Benjamin, I and my concubine, to lodge.
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The Levite's Precise Testimony
Commentator John Gill highlights the Levite's precision in his testimony. By specifying "Gibeah that belongeth to Benjamin," he ensured the correct city was identified and that the tribe of Benjamin's absence from the assembly was understood. He also clarified his innocent intentions—he was merely seeking a night's lodging, not causing trouble.
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Reformed Baptist
And the Levite, the husband of the woman that was slain, answered, and said He rose u…
Presbyterian
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…