7 Now, all you Israelites, speak up and tell me what you have decided to do."
7 Behold, ye are all children of Israel; give here your advice and counsel.
7 Behold, you people of Israel, all of you, give your advice and counsel here."
7 So, Israelites, make up your minds. Decide on some action!"
7 Look! All of you are children of Israel; give your advice and counsel here and now!"
7 Now then, all of you-the entire community of Israel-must decide here and now what should be done about this!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 20:7
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The tribe of Benjamin nearly extirpated.
The Israelites' abhorrence of the crime committed at Gibeah, and their resolution to punish the criminals, were right; but they formed their resolves with too much haste and self-confidence. The eternal ruin of souls will be worse, and more fearful, than these desolations of a tribe.