Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Reading for January 8th
Read Judges 20.18-28
In verses 18-28: Benjamin's initial victories.
In verse 18: Nearby Bethel was the chief sanctuary of central Israel.
The answer comes either by the sacred lots or through an oracle delivered by a priest.
In verse 23-24: Before the Lord indicates that they returned to the sanctuary of Bethel to weep. (v. 26).
In verse 28: Only this third answer includes a promise of victory (contrast vv. 18, 23).
Comments or Questions..
In verses 18-28: Benjamin's initial victories.
In verse 18: Nearby Bethel was the chief sanctuary of central Israel.
The answer comes either by the sacred lots or through an oracle delivered by a priest.
In verse 23-24: Before the Lord indicates that they returned to the sanctuary of Bethel to weep. (v. 26).
In verse 28: Only this third answer includes a promise of victory (contrast vv. 18, 23).
Comments or Questions..
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