Judges · Chapter 21 King James Version

Judges 21:22

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The Scripture

(22) And it shall be, when their fathers or their brethren come unto us to complain, that we will say unto them, Be favourable unto them for our sakes: because we reserved not to each man his wife in the war: for ye did not give unto them at this time, that ye should be guilty.
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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