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A Nation United in Resolve
Commentators explain that the phrase "arose as one man" signifies a remarkable, unanimous agreement among all the tribes of Israel. They bound themselves with a solemn vow not to return to their homes, tents, or personal business until justice was served for the atrocity committed in Gibeah, demonstrating a powerful commitment to purging evil from their midst.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 20:8
18th Century
Theologian
They bound themselves not to break up and disperse until they had punished the wickedness of Gibeah.
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 20:8
19th Century
Bishop
Arose as one man. —The same words are rendered with one consent in 1 Samuel 11:7.
To his tent …
John Gill
On Judges 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people arose as one man
Either the heads of the people assembled in council, all agreed unanimously in o…
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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…