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11 All the men of Israel were gathered against the city, together as one man.

12 The family groups of Israel sent men through the whole family group of Benjamin, saying, “What is this sin that has happened among you? 13 Now give us the sinful men of Gibeah. Then we will put them to death and take this sin away from Israel.” But the people of Benjamin would not listen to the voice of their brothers, the people of Israel.

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11 So all the Israelites got together and united as one against the city.(A)

12 The tribes of Israel sent messengers throughout the tribe of Benjamin, saying, “What about this awful crime that was committed among you?(B) 13 Now turn those wicked men(C) of Gibeah over to us so that we may put them to death and purge the evil from Israel.(D)

But the Benjamites would not listen to their fellow Israelites.

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