KJV ORIGINAL
And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The tribes of Israel sent messengers throughout the tribe of Benjamin, asking, 'What is this terrible thing that has happened among you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The tribes of Israel are confronting the tribe of Benjamin about a serious wrongdoing that occurred in their territory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs after the horrific incident at Gibeah where a Levite's concubine was brutally assaulted and killed by men from Benjamin. The other eleven tribes of Israel were demanding that Benjamin acknowledge this crime and hand over the perpetrators for justice. This confrontation would eventually lead to a civil war between Benjamin and the rest of Israel.
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