Judges 20:13
“Now therefore deliver us the men, the children of Belial, which are in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and put away evil from Israel. But the children of Benjamin would not hearken to the voice of their brethren the children of Israel:”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now, therefore, deliver us the men, the children of Belial, which are in Gibeah,.... Those wicked men that were the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 20:12-17
Here is, I. The fair and just demand which the tribes of Israel, now encamped, sent to the tribe of Benjamin, to deliver…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
deliver up the men … that we may put them to death Similarly 1Sa 11:12.
the sons of Belial See on Jdg 19:22.
put away…
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