Judges 21:3

And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to day one tribe lacking in Israel?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Judges 21:3

BSB
"Why, O LORD God of Israel," they cried out, "has this happened in Israel? Today in Israel one tribe is missing!"
AKJV
And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to day one tribe lacking in Israel?
CPDV
"Why, O Lord, God of Israel, has this evil happened among your people, so that this day one tribe would be taken away from us?"
ERV
And they said, O LORD, the God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be today one tribe lacking in Israel?
NHEB
They said, "LORD God of Israel, why has this happened in Israel, that there should be today one tribe lacking in Israel?"
SMT
And they will say, Wherefore, Jehovah, God of Israel, was this in Israel to miss one tribe this day from Israel?

Commentary for Judges 21:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 21:3
Summary
Israelites question God about devastating tribal separation
Place
House of God
Event
Questioning God about tribal elimination
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Lament