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The children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel who didn`t come up in the assembly to Yahweh? For they had made a great oath concerning him who didn`t come up to Yahweh to Mizpah, saying, He shall surely be put to death.
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The Danger of Rash Vows
Commentators highlight that the Israelites were trapped by their own "great oath," made in a moment of passion. This vow, promising death to any tribe that didn't join the assembly, is presented as an example of the "folly and wickedness of fierce vows." It serves as a powerful warning against making solemn promises in anger or without careful consideration.
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Judges
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19th Century
Anglican
Who is there ...? —This verse is anticipatory of Judges 21:8.
They had made a great oath. —Another detail …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel said One to another, after they had offered their sacrifices, and while they were togethe…
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…
