Judges 20:5
The Scripture
(5) And the men of Gibeah rose against me, and beset the house round about upon me by night, and thought to have slain me: and my concubine have they forced, that she is dead.
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
Judges 19:22Genesis 19:4Genesis 19:5Genesis 19:6Genesis 19:7Genesis 19:8Judges 19:25Judges 19:26Deuteronomy 22:24Ezekiel 22:10Ezekiel 22:11
Related verses (shared words)
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