Judges 21:17

And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Judges 21:17

BSB
They added, "There must be heirs for the survivors of Benjamin, so that a tribe of Israel will not be wiped out.
AKJV
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.
CPDV
and we must take great care, and make provision with a very great diligence, so that one tribe may not be wiped away from Israel.
ERV
And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that are escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not blotted out from Israel.
NHEB
They said, "How will an inheritance remain for the survivors of Benjamin, that a tribe not be blotted out from Israel.
SMT
And they will say, An inheritance for the escaped to Benjamin, and a tribe shall not be destroyed from Israel.

Commentary for Judges 21:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 21:17
Summary
Tribe must survive through inheritance preservation
Event
Determining inheritance principle
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200-1100 BC
Category
Narrative