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They said, There must be an inheritance for those who are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Israel.
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A Tribe's Land and Legacy
Commentators explain that the 'inheritance' refers to the specific, physical land allotted to the tribe of Benjamin. The elders' concern was to ensure the 600 surviving men could possess their rightful territory, rebuild their cities, and continue their lineage, thus preventing the tribe's legal and physical erasure.
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19th Century
Anglican
There must be an inheritance. — Rather, possession of the remnant shall be for Benjamin — that is, we will leave untouche…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said, there must be an inheritance for them that be escaped Benjamin The esc…
Presbyterian
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…
