Judges · Chapter 21 King James Version

Judges 21:17

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The Scripture

(17) And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter the Israelites are warned against the danger of idolatry and the consequences of worshiping false gods, as seen in the story of the Philistines and their king Goliath. The narrative emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to God and the danger of compromising one's covenant, teaching that the Lord will protect those who remain loyal and that false idols bring destruction.

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