Judges 21:15

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The people had compassion on Benjamin because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 13:11

David was angry because the Lord had burst out against Uzzah, so that place is called Perez-uzzah to this day.

1 Chronicles 15:13

Because you did not carry it the first time, the Lord our God burst out against us because we did not give it proper care.”

Isaiah 30:13

therefore this iniquity shall become for you like a break in a high wall, bulging out and about to collapse, whose crash comes suddenly, in an instant;

Isaiah 58:12

Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.

Judges 21:14

Benjamin returned at that time, and they gave them the women whom they had saved alive of the women of Jabesh-gilead, but they did not suffice for them.

Judges 21:16

So the elders of the congregation said, “What shall we do for wives for those who are left, since there are no women left in Benjamin?”

Judges 21:17

And they said, “There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, in order that a tribe may not be blotted out from Israel.

Judges 21:6

But the Israelites had compassion for Benjamin their kin and said, “One tribe is cut off from Israel this day.