And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?
The tribes of Israel sent messengers throughout the tribe of Benjamin, asking, 'What is this terrible thing that has happened among you?'
The tribes of Israel are confronting the tribe of Benjamin about a serious wrongdoing that occurred in their territory.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, during a time when Israel was led by judges rather than a centralized king, a horrific crime occurred in the city of Gibeah within the tribe of Benjamin. This involved the rape and murder of a Levite's concubine, which deeply shocked and united the other tribes of Israel in outrage. As a result, they sent representatives to Benjamin to investigate the wickedness and demand accountability for the perpetrators.
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