Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.
Then all the Israelites and all the people went up to the house of God and wept. They sat there before the Lord and fasted that whole day until evening, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings to the Lord.
The Israelites came together in deep grief and humility before God, fasting, weeping, and offering sacrifices to seek His guidance and forgiveness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the civil war between the tribe of Benjamin and the other eleven tribes of Israel, sparked by a horrific crime in Gibeah. After suffering two devastating defeats despite having God's permission to fight, the Israelites realized they needed to approach God with greater humility and repentance. The 'house of God' refers to the tabernacle at Bethel, where the ark of the covenant was located during this period.
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