Judges 21:5
The Scripture
(5) And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Judges 21:1Judges 21:18Judges 5:23Leviticus 27:28Leviticus 27:29I Samuel 11:7Jeremiah 48:10
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