Judges 20:12

And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the (h) tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness [is] this that is done among you?

(h) That is, every family of the tribe.

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¹² And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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Judges 20:12