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Judges 20:6-8
New English Translation
Judges 20:6-8
New English Translation
6 I took hold of my concubine and carved her up and sent the pieces[a] throughout the territory occupied by Israel,[b] because they committed such an unthinkable atrocity[c] in Israel. 7 All you Israelites,[d] make a decision here!”[e]
8 All Israel rose up in unison[f] and said, “Not one of us will go home![g] Not one of us will return[h] to his house!
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- Judges 20:6 tn Heb “her”; the referent is more naturally stated in English as “the pieces.”
- Judges 20:6 tn Heb “throughout all the territory of the inheritance of Israel.”
- Judges 20:6 tn Heb “a wicked and disgraceful [thing].”
- Judges 20:7 tn Heb “Look, all of you sons of Israel.”
- Judges 20:7 tn Heb “give for yourselves a word and advice here.”
- Judges 20:8 tn Heb “as one man.”
- Judges 20:8 tn Heb “to his tent.”
- Judges 20:8 tn Or “turn aside.”
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