Judges 20:12

And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 20:12

BSB

And the tribes of Israel sent men throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, "What is this wickedness that has occurred among you?

AKJV

And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?

CPDV

And they sent messengers to the entire tribe of Benjamin, who said: "Why has so great a wickedness been found among you?

ERV

And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is come to pass among you?

NHEB

The tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, "What wickedness is this that has happened among you?

SMT

And the tribes of Israel will send men into all the tribes of Benjamin, saying, What this evil which was among you?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 20:12

AndthetribesH7626Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine sentH7971Verb menH582Noun MasculinethroughallthetribeH7626Noun MasculineofBenjaminH1144Proper Name Masculine sayingH559VerbWhatwickednessH7451isthisthatisdoneH1961Verbamongyou

Commentary for Judges 20:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Judges 20:12

Summary

Envoys demand explanation for crimes

Place

Benjamin

Event

Tribes question Benjamin

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200-1100 BC