Judges 21:17
"Then the elders of the congregation said, “How shall we provide wives for those who remain, since the women are destroyed out of Benjamin?”"
Key Reflection
This verse highlights the dire consequences of the massacre in Benjamin, where the survivors faced a severe shortage of women, leading to an urgent need to secure wives. The elders' concern underscores not just practical issues but also deeper spiritual and societal fears about continuation and stability within their community.
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