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href="/bsb/judges/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/judges/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then the whole assembly sent an offer of peace to the Benjamites at the rock of Rimmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The Israelite assembly sent a peace delegation to the remaining people of Benjamin who were living at the rock of Rimmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent word to the people of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon and proclaimed peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the whole congregation sent <i>some</i> to speak to the children of Benjamin that <i>were</i> in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent <i>word</i> to the children of Benjamin who <i>were</i> at the rock of Rimmon, and announced peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent <i>word</i> and spoke to the sons of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent word and spoke to the sons of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent <i>word</i> and spoke to the sons of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent <i>word</i> and spoke to the sons of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon and called out peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent <i>word</i> to the [surviving] sons of Benjamin who were at the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjaminites who were at Rimmon Rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjaminites who were at the rock of Rimmon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the whole congregation sent and spake to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Israelites met and sent messengers to the men of Benjamin at Rimmon Rock, telling them that the Israelites were willing to make peace with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the whole congregation sent and spake to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent messengers to the men of Benjamin at Rimmon Rock and offered them peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the whole assembly sent word to the Benjaminites who were at Rimmon Rock and offered to end the war. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the entire congregation sent for the surviving descendants of Benjamin who were living at the rock of Rimmon and assured them that their intentions toward them were peaceful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The entire assembly sent messengers to the Benjaminites at the cliff of Rimmon and assured them they would not be harmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The whole congregation sent and spoke to the people of Benjamin who were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The whole congregation sent and spoke to the children of Benjamin who were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the congregation sends [word] and speaks to the sons of Benjamin who [are] in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaims peace to them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all the company send, and speak, unto the sons of Benjamin who are in the rock Rimmon, and proclaim to them peace;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the assembly will send and speak to the sons of Benjamin who were in the rock Rimmon, and they will call peace to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they sent messengers to the children of Benjamin, that were in the rock Remmon, and commanded them to receive them in peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they sent messengers to the sons of Benjamin, who were at the rock of Rimmon, and they instructed them, so that they would receive them in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the whole assembly sent word to the Benjaminites at the crag of Rimmon, offering them peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent word to the Benjaminites who were at the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation sent messengers to speak to the Benjamites that were in the rock of Rimmon, and to proclaim peace to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the people sent and they said to Benyamin which was at the cliff of Ramun, and they called to him: “Peace!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the whole congregation sent and spoke to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock of Rimmon, and proclaimed peace unto them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the congregation sent and spoke to the children of Benjamin in the rock Remmon, and invited them to <i>make</i> peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/21-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=6528" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/21.htm">Wives for the Benjamites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>So 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. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">Then the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: hā·‘ê·ḏāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">congregation</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·lə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">a message</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">of peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Benjamites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5553.htm" title="5553: bə·se·la‘ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A crag, cliff. From an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively.">were at the rock</a> <a href="/hebrew/7417.htm" title="7417: rim·mō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- Or Rimmon; or Rimmownow; the same as rimmown; Rimmon, the name of a Syrian deity, also of five places in Palestine.">of Rimmon.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-47.htm">Judges 20:47-48</a></span><br />But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months. / And the men of Israel turned back against the other Benjamites and put to the sword all the cities, including the animals and everything else they found. And they burned down all the cities in their path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-4.htm">Judges 11:4-11</a></span><br />Some time later, when the Ammonites fought against Israel / and made war with them, the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah from the land of Tob. / “Come,” they said, “be our commander, so that we can fight against the Ammonites.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-29.htm">Judges 11:29-40</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, then through Mizpah of Gilead. And from there he advanced against the Ammonites. / Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/12-1.htm">Judges 12:1-7</a></span><br />Then the men of Ephraim assembled and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We will burn your house down with you inside!” / But Jephthah replied, “My people and I had a serious conflict with the Ammonites, and when I called, you did not save me out of their hands. / When I saw that you would not save me, I risked my life and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come today to fight against me?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/11-1.htm">1 Samuel 11:1-11</a></span><br />Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” / But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” / “Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-8</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">2 Samuel 2:1-7</a></span><br />Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-3</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24-28</a></span><br />Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns. / Now when the settlers first lived there, they did not worship the LORD, so He sent lions among them, which killed some of them. / So they spoke to the king of Assyria, saying, “The peoples that you have removed and placed in the cities of Samaria do not know the requirements of the God of the land. Because of this, He has sent lions among them, which are indeed killing them off.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1-12</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-19.htm">Ezra 6:19-22</a></span><br />On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. / The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-13.htm">Nehemiah 8:13-18</a></span><br />On the second day of the month, the heads of all the families, along with the priests and Levites, gathered around Ezra the scribe to study the words of the Law. / And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11-16</a></span><br />On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. / Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-1.htm">Jeremiah 31:1-6</a></span><br />“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” / This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.” / The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/37-15.htm">Ezekiel 37:15-28</a></span><br />Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “And you, son of man, take a single stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Judah and to the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick and write on it: ‘Belonging to Joseph—the stick of Ephraim—and to all the house of Israel associated with him.’ / Then join them together into one stick, so that they become one in your hand. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">to speak [heb] and spake and called.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-47.htm">Judges 20:47</a></b></br> But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-32.htm">Joshua 15:32</a></b></br> And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities <i>are</i> twenty and nine, with their villages:</p><p class="hdg">call peaceably.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/20-10.htm">Deuteronomy 20:10</a></b></br> When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-19.htm">Isaiah 57:19</a></b></br> I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to <i>him that is</i> far off, and to <i>him that is</i> near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5</a></b></br> And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace <i>be</i> to this house.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/judges/21-6.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/judges/21-6.htm">Benjamites</a> <a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Company</a> <a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/judges/21-4.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/judges/11-13.htm">Peaceably</a> <a href="/judges/7-3.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/joshua/8-35.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/judges/20-47.htm">Rimmon</a> <a href="/judges/20-47.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/judges/20-7.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/judges/20-46.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/judges/20-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/21-16.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/judges/21-14.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/judges/21-20.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/judges/21-20.htm">Benjamites</a> <a href="/judges/21-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/21-16.htm">Company</a> <a href="/judges/21-16.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/judges/21-16.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-21.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-4.htm">Peaceably</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/ruth/4-14.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Rimmon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/ruth/1-18.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ruth/1-19.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-23.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/21-1.htm">The people bewail the desolation of Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/21-8.htm">By the destruction of Jabesh Gilead they provide them four hundred wives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/21-16.htm">They advise the remainder to surprise the virgins that danced at Shiloh</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Judges, the term "congregation" often denotes a gathering for a significant purpose, such as making a covenant or addressing a national crisis. The unity of the tribes is emphasized here, highlighting the importance of collective action in resolving internal conflicts.<p><b>sent a message of peace</b><br>The act of sending a message of peace indicates a desire for reconciliation and restoration of fellowship. This is significant given the preceding chapters, where the tribe of Benjamin was nearly annihilated due to a civil war sparked by the grievous sin in Gibeah. The message of peace reflects a turning point from judgment to mercy, aligning with biblical themes of forgiveness and restoration found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>, "Blessed are the peacemakers."<p><b>to the Benjamites</b><br>The Benjamites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, were in a precarious position after the conflict. Historically, the tribe of Benjamin held a strategic location in the central highlands of Canaan, which was significant for trade and military defense. The tribe's near destruction posed a threat to the unity and strength of Israel as a whole. This outreach to the Benjamites underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity of the twelve tribes.<p><b>who were at the rock of Rimmon</b><br>The rock of Rimmon served as a refuge for the surviving Benjamites. Geographically, it is located in the wilderness of Benjamin, providing a natural fortress. This location is significant as it symbolizes both the isolation and the protection of the remnant of Benjamin. The rock of Rimmon can be seen as a type of Christ, who is often referred to as a rock or refuge in Scripture (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>), offering safety and hope to those who seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_whole_congregation.htm">The Whole Congregation</a></b><br>Refers to the assembly of the Israelites, representing the collective tribes of Israel, excluding Benjamin at this point. They are acting together to resolve the conflict with the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_benjamites.htm">The Benjamites</a></b><br>The tribe of Benjamin, which had been nearly annihilated due to a civil war with the other Israelite tribes. They were in a vulnerable position, hiding at the rock of Rimmon.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rock_of_rimmon.htm">The Rock of Rimmon</a></b><br>A location where the surviving Benjamites had taken refuge. It symbolizes a place of safety and isolation during a time of conflict.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/message_of_peace.htm">Message of Peace</a></b><br>The Israelites' attempt to reconcile with the Benjamites, indicating a desire to restore unity and peace among the tribes of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/civil_war_in_israel.htm">Civil War in Israel</a></b><br>The broader context of this verse is the aftermath of a brutal civil war between the tribe of Benjamin and the other Israelite tribes, sparked by a grievous crime committed in Gibeah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reconciliation.htm">The Importance of Reconciliation</a></b><br>The Israelites' message of peace to the Benjamites underscores the biblical principle of seeking reconciliation, even after severe conflict. Christians are called to be peacemakers in their communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a></b><br>The division among the tribes of Israel serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of disunity. Believers are encouraged to strive for unity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy_and_restoration.htm">God's Mercy and Restoration</a></b><br>Despite the severity of the conflict, the opportunity for peace and restoration reflects God's mercy. Christians should be agents of God's restorative work in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_collective_action.htm">The Role of Collective Action</a></b><br>The whole congregation's involvement in sending the message of peace highlights the power of collective action in achieving reconciliation and healing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_past_mistakes.htm">Learning from Past Mistakes</a></b><br>The events leading to the near destruction of Benjamin serve as a reminder to learn from past mistakes and seek God's guidance in resolving conflicts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judges_19__how_to_reconcile_with_divine_justice.htm">Judges 19—How do we reconcile this brutal event with the portrayal of divine justice and compassion found in other parts of the Bible? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_26,000_benjamites_resist_israel.htm">Judges 20:15 - How could only 26,000 men from Benjamin withstand the combined forces of Israel for so long, given the massive numerical imbalance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_promote_abduction_in_judges_21_20-23.htm">Why does the text promote the abduction of women as a solution for the tribe of Benjamin (Judges 21:20-23)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_texts_allow_believers'_vengeance.htm">In Romans 12:19, if 'vengeance is mine' belongs to God, why do other biblical texts approve of direct punishment by believers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">To call peaceably</span>--i.e., proclaim peace.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - Translate the whole verse thus: <span class="accented">And the whole congregation sent and shake to the children of Benjamin</span>, <span class="accented">etc.</span>, <span class="accented">and proclaimed peace to them</span> (<span class="accented">see</span> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-10.htm">Deuteronomy 20:10</a>). They sent ambassadors or heralds to them as it were with a flag of truce. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/21-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the whole</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">congregation</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sent</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּשְׁלְחוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·lə·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a message</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְדַבְּרוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of peace</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁלֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Benjamites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were at the rock</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּסֶ֣לַע</span> <span class="translit">(bə·se·la‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5553.htm">Strong's 5553: </a> </span><span class="str2">A craggy rock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Rimmon.</span><br /><span class="heb">רִמּ֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(rim·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7417.htm">Strong's 7417: </a> </span><span class="str2">A Syrian god</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/21-13.htm">Judges 21:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/21-13.htm">OT History: Judges 21:13 The whole congregation sent and spoke (Jd Judg. 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