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Sections for Judges 19
Jud 19:1-15 A Levite Going to Bethlehem to Fetch His Wife.
Jud 19:16-21 An Old Man Entertains Him at Gibeah.
Jud 19:22-28 The Gibeahites Abuse His Concubine to Death.
Jud 19:22-28 The Gibeahites Abuse His Concubine to Death.

The Gibeahites Abuse His Concubine to Death.

22-24. Certain sons of Belial beset the house - The narrative of this horrific outrage reveals a state of morality that is shocking and difficult to comprehend. Both men should have protected the women in the house, even if it meant sacrificing their own lives or trusting in God's providence. However, it's essential to note that the guilt of this heinous crime is not attributed to the entire population of Gibeah.

29. Divided her into twelve pieces - The lack of a regular government justified an extraordinary measure; and no method could have been more certain to evoke universal horror and indignation than this terrible summons by the Levite.