And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.
The entire assembly sent messengers to talk to the people of Benjamin who were hiding at the rock of Rimmon, and to call out to them peacefully.
The Israelites are reaching out to make peace with the surviving members of the tribe of Benjamin after a devastating civil war.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, the tribes of Israel had just fought a civil war against the tribe of Benjamin due to a horrific crime committed in Gibeah, which led to widespread outrage and near destruction of the Benjaminites. After their victory, the other tribes realized that wiping out Benjamin entirely would go against God's plan for the twelve tribes to remain intact as His people. So, they sent messengers to the surviving Benjaminites, who were hiding in the rock of Rimmon, to extend an offer of peace and reconciliation.
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