And the children of Israel departed thence at that time, every man to his tribe and to his family, and they went out from thence every man to his inheritance.
At that time, the Israelites left that place and went back home. Each person returned to their own tribe and family, going back to the land that belonged to them.
This verse describes the Israelites finally going back to their homes and families after dealing with a terrible civil war and its aftermath.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, this verse concludes the events of a civil war among the Israelites, where the other tribes had nearly wiped out the tribe of Benjamin due to a horrific crime in Gibeah, as described in earlier chapters. The Israelites then regretted their actions and took measures to preserve Benjamin's lineage, leading to this moment of dispersal. It reflects the tribal structure of ancient Israel, where people returned to their allotted lands after resolving conflicts to maintain societal order.
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