Judges 20:1 Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba… There are times when a nation is stirred to its depths. Its consciousness is then a religious one. A solemn unity of sentiment pervades it, and prevails over all lesser differences. It is then ready and effective as the servant of the Lord. Observe - I. THE UNIFYING INFLUENCES. 1. A common detestation of the crime. 2. A common danger. 3. The Spirit of Jehovah. II. THE MEASURE DETERMINED ON. By the council of the nation. 1. Immediate punishment of the criminals. 2. Failing their delivery, the punishment of those who protected them and condoned their wickedness. - M. Parallel Verses KJV: Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh. |
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