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All the people arose as one man, saying, We will not any of us go to his tent, neither will we any of us turn to his house.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
They bound themselves not to break up and disperse until they had punished the wickedness of Gibeah.
19th Century
Anglican
Arose as one man. —The same words are rendered with one consent in 1 Samuel 11:7.
To his tent …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolv…
