Judges 21:13

Verse

Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the whole congregation sent and spake to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace unto them.

Bible in Basic English

And all the meeting sent to the men of Benjamin who were in the rock of Rimmon, offering them peace.

Free Bible Version

Then the whole assembly sent a message to the Benjamites at Pomegranate Rock to tell them, “Peace!”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then the whole Congregation sent and spake with the children of Beniamin that were in the rocke of Rimmon, and called peaceably vnto them:

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The entire assembly sent a message and told the people of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon that they were offering them peace.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

The whole congregation sent and spoke to the children of Benjamin who were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.

Young's Literal Translation

And all the company send, and speak, unto the sons of Benjamin who [are] in the rock Rimmon, and proclaim to them peace;

Context

Wives for the Benjamites

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.

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

In this verse, the remaining tribes of Israel express deep sorrow and regret over the near-extinction of the tribe of Benjamin due to a civil war. They are grieved by the consequences of their actions and seek to find a solution to ensure the survival of the tribe. This verse reflects the brokenness and repentance of the Israelites, highlighting the importance of unity and reconciliation among God's people. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for seeking forgiveness and restoration in times of division and strife.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 hundred men who had hid themselves in a cave in it, of which the people of Israel were informed: and to call peaceably unto them; to proclaim peace to them, and assure them of it, and to let them know that they had no ill design against them, that they might come safely to them, and would be kindly received and protected by them.