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A Self-Serving Testimony
One commentator, Charles Ellicott, points out that the Levite's claim that the men of Gibeah intended to kill him is a detail not mentioned in the original narrative in Judges 19. This suggests the Levite is embellishing the story, coloring the facts to present himself in the most favorable light and to provoke a stronger reaction from the tribes of Israel.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 20:5
19th Century
Bishop
The men of Gibeah. —Literally, the lords of Gibeah, as in Judges 9:2. We cannot infer that they were heathen inhabitants …
John Gill
On Judges 20:5
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 20:1–48
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…