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An Overture of Peace
Commentators explain that this verse marks a pivotal moment of attempted reconciliation. After the brutal civil war, the congregation of Israel proactively sent messengers to the 600 surviving Benjamites. The act of 'proclaiming peace' was a formal guarantee of safety, assuring the remnant that they would be protected and could return without fear of further harm.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 21:13
19th Century
Bishop
To call peaceably —that is, proclaim peace.
John Gill
On Judges 21:13
17th Century
Pastor
And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children
of Benjamin
Sent some m…
Matthew Henry
On Judges 21:1–25
17th Century
Minister
Israel lamented for the Benjamites and was perplexed by the oath they had taken not to give their daughters to them in marriage. People are more ze…