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Judges 21:2-4
Contemporary English Version
Judges 21:2-4
Contemporary English Version
2 After the war with Benjamin, the Israelites went to the place of worship at Bethel and sat there until sunset. They cried loudly and bitterly 3 and prayed, “Our Lord, you are the God of Israel. Why did you let this happen? Now one of our tribes is almost gone.”
4 Early the next morning, the Israelites built an altar and offered sacrifices to please the Lord and to ask his blessing.[a]
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- 21.4 sacrifices … blessing: See the note at 20.26-28.
Judges 21:2-4
New International Version
Judges 21:2-4
New International Version
2 The people went to Bethel,[a] where they sat before God until evening, raising their voices and weeping bitterly. 3 “Lord, God of Israel,” they cried, “why has this happened to Israel? Why should one tribe be missing(A) from Israel today?”
4 Early the next day the people built an altar and presented burnt offerings and fellowship offerings.(B)
Footnotes
- Judges 21:2 Or to the house of God
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