Judges 21:13
Judges 21:13 in Multiple Translations
Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon.
And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.
And the whole congregation sent and spake to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace unto them.
And all the meeting sent to the men of Benjamin who were in the rock of Rimmon, offering them peace.
Then the whole Israelite assembly sent a message to the Benjamites at Pomegranate Rock to tell them, “Peace!”
Then the whole Congregation sent and spake with the children of Beniamin that were in the rocke of Rimmon, and called peaceably vnto them:
And all the company send, and speak, unto the sons of Benjamin who [are] in the rock Rimmon, and proclaim to them peace;
The whole congregation sent and spoke to the children of Benjamin who were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.
And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably to them.
And they sent messengers to the children of Benjamin, that were in the rock Remmon, and commanded them to receive them in peace.
Then all the Israelis who had gathered sent a message to the 600 men who were at Rimmon Rock. They said that they would like to make peace with them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 21:13
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Judges 21:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יִּשְׁלְחוּ֙
כָּל
הָ֣/עֵדָ֔ה
וַֽ/יְדַבְּרוּ֙
אֶל
בְּנֵ֣י
בִנְיָמִ֔ן
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
בְּ/סֶ֣לַע
רִמּ֑וֹן
וַ/יִּקְרְא֥וּ
לָ/הֶ֖ם
שָׁלֽוֹם
וַֽ/יִּשְׁלְחוּ֙
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ֣/עֵדָ֔ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
Art | N-fs
וַֽ/יְדַבְּרוּ֙
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בִנְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בְּ/סֶ֣לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
crag
Prep | N-ms
רִמּ֑וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
Rimmon
N-proper
וַ/יִּקְרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לָ/הֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 21:13
וַֽ/יִּשְׁלְחוּ֙
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ֣/עֵדָ֔ה
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
וַֽ/יְדַבְּרוּ֙
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בִנְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בְּ/סֶ֣לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
"crag"
Prep | N-ms
This word means a craggy rock or cliff, a strong and secure place, like the rock of salvation in Psalm 71:3.
Definition: 1) crag, cliff, rock 1a) crag, cliff 1b) as stronghold of Jehovah, of security (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (ragged) rock, stone(-ny), strong hold. See also: Numbers 20:8; Psalms 71:3; Psalms 18:3.
רִמּ֑וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
"Rimmon"
N-proper
Rimmon, a Syrian deity, was also the name of several cities in Palestine, including a Levitical city in Zebulun.
Definition: § Rimmon = "pomegranate" n pr dei the deity of wind, rain, and storm, worshipped by the Syrians of Damascus
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Remmon, Rimmon. See also: Joshua 15:32; 2 Samuel 4:2; Zechariah 14:10.
וַ/יִּקְרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לָ/הֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
Study Notes — Judges 21:13
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- Judges 21:13 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 21:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 21:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 21:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 21:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 21:13
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 21:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 21:13
- Sermons on Judges 21:13
Context — Wives for the Benjamites
11This is what you are to do: Devote to destruction every male, as well as every female who has had relations with a man.”
12So they found among the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead four hundred young women who had not had relations with a man, and they brought them to the camp at Shiloh in the land of Canaan.
13Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon.
14And at that time the Benjamites returned and were given the women who were spared from Jabesh-gilead. But there were not enough women for all of them. 15The people grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a void in the tribes of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 20:47 | But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 20:10 | When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. |
| 3 | Ephesians 2:17 | He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. |
| 4 | Isaiah 57:19 | bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.” |
| 5 | Luke 10:5 | Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ |
| 6 | Joshua 15:32 | Lebaoth, Shilhim, Ain, and Rimmon—twenty-nine cities in all, along with their villages. |
Judges 21:13 Summary
In Judges 21:13, the whole congregation sends a message of peace to the Benjamites at the rock of Rimmon, which means they are trying to make amends and restore their relationship with their fellow Israelites. This is an important step towards healing and reconciliation, and it shows that even in the midst of conflict, it's possible to extend kindness and mercy, as seen in Matthew 5:44. By sending this message, the congregation is taking a step towards restoring their relationship with the Benjamites, and it's a reminder that we can always work towards peace and reconciliation in our own lives, as encouraged in Romans 12:18 and Ephesians 4:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the whole congregation send a message of peace to the Benjamites at the rock of Rimmon?
The congregation sent a message of peace because they wanted to extend an olive branch to their fellow Israelites, the Benjamites, who had been at war with them, as seen in Judges 20. This gesture was an attempt to reconcile and restore relationships, as encouraged in Matthew 5:9 and Romans 12:18.
What is the significance of the rock of Rimmon?
The rock of Rimmon was a place where the Benjamites had taken refuge, and it served as a temporary stronghold for them during this time of conflict, similar to how God is our rock and refuge, as described in Psalm 18:2 and Psalm 62:7.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Judges 21?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story, as it marks a turning point in the conflict between the Israelites and the Benjamites, and it sets the stage for the events that follow, including the Benjamites' return and the giving of the women from Jabesh-gilead, as seen in Judges 21:14.
What can we learn from the congregation's decision to send a message of peace?
We can learn that even in the midst of conflict and disagreement, it is possible to extend kindness and mercy, and that this can be a powerful way to bring about healing and reconciliation, as seen in Proverbs 16:7 and Luke 6:27-28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can extend peace and kindness to those around me, even if we disagree or have conflicts?
- How can I balance the need for justice and accountability with the need for mercy and compassion, as seen in this verse and in other scripture, such as Micah 6:8?
- What are some 'rocks of Rimmon' in my own life, where I may be taking refuge or hiding from conflict or difficult situations, and how can I trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4?
- How can I work towards reconciliation and restoration in my own relationships, and what role can I play in bringing about healing and peace, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 5:18-20?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 21:13
And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin,.... Sent some messengers to them, to call them, and desire them to come to them: that were in the rock Rimmon; the six
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 21:13
For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead there. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 21:13
Judges 21:13 And the whole congregation sent [some] to speak to the children of Benjamin that [were] in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.Ver. 13. And to call peaceably unto them.] God retaineth not his anger forever; - he here graciously provideth for these sinners against their own souls, the remaining Benjamites; - no more must men. The Athenians are justly blamed for this, that their anger was αειμνηστος, long-lasting; memor ira, as Virgil hath it. They hated all barbarians for the Persians’ sake, and forbade them their sacrifices, as they used to do murderers. It is a grievous sin to be implacable, irreconcilable. Men should piece again, and not be as broken glass, that cannot be made whole any more.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 21:13
(13) To call peaceably—i.e., proclaim peace.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 21:13
Verse 13. And to call peaceably unto them.] To proclaim peace to them; to assure them that the enmity was all over, and that they might with safety leave their strong hold.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 21:13
13. in the rock of Rimmon] Cf. Judges 20:45.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 21:13
13. Call peaceably unto them — That is, proclaim to them a proclamation of peace, and invite them to their homes again.
Sermons on Judges 21:13
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The Silence of God by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson preaches about the consequences of challenging God's silence, emphasizing that it signifies the end of grace and mercy and the beginning of divine wrath. He cla |
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How Much Is the Cross Worth? by Arthur Blessitt | Arthur Blessitt preaches about the immeasurable worth of the cross, emphasizing the sacrificial love of Jesus and the profound impact it has on believers. He delves into the signif |
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Shewing That the Messiah Was Promised to Abraham, and What Advantages the Nations of the World Were to Receive by Him. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes that the Messiah was promised to Abraham, highlighting that through Abraham's seed, all nations would be blessed. He explains that this seed refers specificall |
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Mystical Union Between Christ and His People by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the mystical union between Christ and His people, emphasizing the deep love and connection between Christ and His church. The sermon explores the doctr |
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Homily 6 on Ephesians by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the unity and peace brought by Jesus Christ to both Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing that through Him, all believers have access to the Father in one S |
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1 Peter 3:19 by John Gill | John Gill explores 1 Peter 3:19, discussing the various interpretations of Christ's preaching to the spirits in prison. He argues against the notion that Christ's human soul descen |
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America's Last Call (Part 6 of 6) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing their devotion to Jesus and thanking Him for His faithfulness and love. They then discuss the arrogance, greed, and covetousness t |