Judges 20:12 Made Simple

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

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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Send them to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon through the messengers who come to Jerusalem to meet with King Zedekiah of Judah.

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