But we cannot give them our daughters as wives." For the Israelites had sworn, "Cursed is he who gives a wife to a Benjamite." Cross References Judges 21:1Now the men of Israel had sworn an oath at Mizpah, saying, "Not one of us will give his daughter in marriage to a Benjamite." Judges 21:17 They added, "There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out. Judges 21:22 When their fathers or brothers come to us to complain, we will tell them, 'Do us a favor by helping them, since we did not get wives for each of them in the war. Since you did not actually give them your daughters, you have no guilt.'" Chapter Outline 1. The people bewail the desolation of Benjamin8. By the destruction of Jabesh Gilead they provide them four hundred wives. 16. They advise the remainder to surprise the virgins that danced at Shiloh Jump to Previous Benjamin Benjamite Children Cursed Daughters Howbeit However Israel Israelites Oath Sworn Wife WivesJump to Next Benjamin Benjamite Children Cursed Daughters Howbeit However Israel Israelites Oath Sworn Wife Wives |
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