Judges 20:3
The Scripture
(3) (Now the children of Benjamin heard that the children of Israel were gone up to Mizpeh.) Then said the children of Israel, Tell us, how was this wickedness?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 20 the Israelites relapse into idolatry after a time of peace and Gideon’s victory over the Midianites, which he accomplishes through divine guidance. The chapter shows that even great victories cannot replace true repentance and faithful obedience to God.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 22:3Matthew 5:25Luke 12:58Luke 12:59Luke 14:31Luke 14:32Judges 19:22Judges 19:23Judges 19:24Judges 19:25Judges 19:26Judges 19:27
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