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Juízes, 21

1. kai anhr israhl wmosen en masshfa legwn anhr ex hmwn ou dwsei thn qugatera autou tw beniamin eiV gunaika

1. juraverunt quoque filii Israël in Maspha et dixerunt nullus nostrum dabit filiis Beniamin de filiabus suis uxorem

2. kai paregenonto paV o laoV eiV masshfa kai baiqhl kai ekaqisan ekei ewV esperaV enwpion tou qeou kai ephran thn fwnhn autwn kai eklausan klauqmon megan

2. veneruntque omnes ad domum Dei in Silo et in conspectu ejus sedentes usque ad vesperam levaverunt vocem et magno ululatu cœperunt flere dicentes

3. kai eipan ina ti kurie o qeoV israhl egenhqh auth en tw israhl tou episkephnai shmeron en tw israhl fulhn mian

3. quare Domine Deus Israël factum est hoc malum in populo tuo ut hodie una tribus auferretur ex nobis

4. kai egeneto en th epaurion kai wrqrisen o laoV kai wkodomhsan ekei qusiasthrion kai anhnegkan olokautwmata swthriou

4. altera autem die diluculo consurgentes extruxerunt altare obtuleruntque ibi holocausta et pacificas victimas et dixerunt

5. kai eipan oi uioi israhl tiV o mh anabaV en th ekklhsia ek paswn fulwn israhl proV kurion oti orkoV megaV hn tw mh anabanti proV kurion eiV masshfa legonteV qanatw apoqaneitai

5. quis non ascendit in exercitu Domini de universis tribubus Israël grandi enim se juramento constrinxerant cum essent in Maspha interfici eos qui defuissent

6. kai pareklhqhsan oi uioi israhl peri beniamin tou adelfou autwn kai eipan afhrhtai shmeron fulh mia ex israhl

6. ductique pænitentia filii Israël super fratre suo Beniamin cœperunt dicere ablata est una tribus de Israël

7. ti poihswmen autoiV toiV upoleifqeisin eiV gunaikaV kai hmeiV wmosamen en kuriw tou mh dounai autoiV apo twn qugaterwn hmwn eiV gunaikaV

7. unde uxores accipient omnes enim in commune juravimus non daturos nos his filias nostras

8. kai eipan tiV mia twn fulwn israhl htiV ouk anebh proV kurion eiV masshfa kai idou ouk hlqen anhr eiV thn parembolhn apo iabiV galaad eiV thn ekklhsian

8. idcirco dixerunt quis est de universis tribubus Israël qui non ascendit ad Dominum in Maspha et ecce inventi sunt habitatores Jabisgalaad in illo exercitu non fuisse

9. kai epeskeph o laoV kai idou ouk estin ekei anhr apo twn katoikountwn iabiV galaad

9. eo quoque tempore cum essent in Silo nullus ex eis ibi reppertus est

10. kai apesteilan ekei h sunagwgh dwdeka ciliadaV andrwn apo twn uiwn thV dunamewV kai eneteilanto autoiV legonteV poreuqhte kai pataxate pantaV touV katoikountaV iabiV galaad en stomati romfaiaV kai taV gunaikaV kai ton laon

10. miserunt itaque decem milia viros robustissimos et præceperunt eis ite et percutite habitatores Jabisgalaad in ore gladii tam uxores quam parvulos eorum

11. kai outoV o logoV on poihsete pan arsenikon kai pasan gunaika ginwskousan koithn arsenoV anaqematieite

11. et hoc erit quod observare debetis omne generis masculini et mulieres quæ cognoverunt viros interficite

12. kai euron apo twn katoikountwn iabiV galaad tetrakosiaV neanidaV parqenouV ai ouk egnwsan andra eiV koithn arsenoV kai hgon autaV eiV thn parembolhn eiV shlw h estin en gh canaan

12. inventæque sunt de Jabisgalaad quadringentæ virgines quæ nescierunt viri torum et adduxerunt eas in castra in Silo in terra Chanaan

13. kai apesteilen pasa h sunagwgh kai elalhsan proV beniamin ton en th petra remmwn kai ekalesan autouV eiV eirhnhn

13. miseruntque nuntios ad filios Beniamin qui erant in petra Remmon et præceperunt eis ut eos in pace susciperent

14. kai apestreyen beniamin proV touV uiouV israhl en tw kairw ekeinw kai edwkan autoiV taV gunaikaV aitineV hsan ek twn gunaikwn iabiV galaad kai hresen autoiV outwV

14. veneruntque filii Beniamin in illo tempore et datæ sunt eis uxores de filiabus Jabisgalaad alias autem non reppererunt quas simili modo traderent

15. kai o laoV pareklhqh tw beniamin oti epoihsen kurioV diakophn en taiV fulaiV israhl

15. universusque Israël valde doluit et egit pænitudinem super interfectione unius tribus ex Israël

16. kai eipan oi presbuteroi thV sunagwghV ti poihswmen toiV epiloipoiV eiV gunaikaV oti hfanistai ek tou beniamin gunh

16. dixeruntque majores natu quid faciemus reliquis qui non acceperunt uxores omnes in Beniamin feminæ conciderunt

17. kai eipan klhronomia diaseswsmenh tw beniamin kai ou mh exaleifqh fulh ex israhl

17. et magna nobis cura ingentique studio providendum est ne una tribus deleatur ex Israël

18. kai hmeiV ou dunhsomeqa dounai autoiV gunaikaV apo twn qugaterwn hmwn oti wmosamen oi uioi israhl legonteV epikataratoV o didouV gunaika tw beniamin

18. filias nostras eis dare non possumus constricti juramento et maledictione qua diximus maledictus qui dederit de filiabus suis uxorem Beniamin

19. kai eipan eorth tw kuriw en shlw af' hmerwn eiV hmeraV h estin apo borra thV baiqhl kat' anatolaV hliou en th odw th anabainoush ek baiqhl eiV sikima kai apo notou tou libanou thV lebwna

19. ceperuntque consilium atque dixerunt ecce sollemnitas Domini est in Silo anniversaria quæ sita est ad septentrionem urbis Bethel et ad orientalem plagam viæ quæ de Bethel tendit ad Sycimam et ad meridiem oppidi Lebona

20. kai eneteilanto toiV uioiV beniamin legonteV dielqate kai enedreusate en toiV ampelwsin

20. præceperuntque filiis Beniamin atque dixerunt ite et latete in vineis

21. kai oyesqe kai idou wV an exelqwsin ai qugatereV twn katoikountwn shlw en shlw coreusai en coroiV kai exeleusesqe apo twn ampelwnwn kai arpasete anhr eautw gunaika apo twn qugaterwn shlw kai apeleusesqe eiV ghn beniamin

21. cumque videritis filias Silo ad ducendos choros ex more procedere exite repente de vineis et rapite eas singuli uxores singulas et pergite in terram Beniamin

22. kai estai otan elqwsin oi patereV autwn h oi adelfoi autwn krinesqai proV umaV kai eroumen proV autouV elehsate autouV oti ouk elabon anhr gunaika autou en tw polemw ou gar umeiV dedwkate autoiV kata ton kairon eplhmmelhsate

22. cumque venerint patres earum ac fratres et adversum vos queri cœperint atque jurgari dicemus eis miseremini eorum non enim rapuerunt eas jure bellantium atque victorum sed rogantibus ut acciperent non dedistis et a vestra parte peccatum est

23. kai epoihsan outwV oi uioi beniamin kai elabon gunaikaV kata ton ariqmon autwn apo twn coreuouswn aV dihrpasan kai aphlqon kai apestreyan epi thn klhronomian autwn kai wkodomhsan eautoiV poleiV kai katwkhsan en autaiV

23. feceruntque filii Beniamin ut sibi fuerat imperatum et juxta numerum suum rapuerunt sibi de his quæ ducebant choros uxores singulas abieruntque in possessionem suam ædificantes urbes et habitantes in eis

24. kai periepathsan ekeiqen oi uioi israhl en tw kairw ekeinw anhr eiV thn fulhn autou kai eiV thn suggeneian autou kai aphlqon ekeiqen anhr eiV thn klhronomian autou

24. filii quoque Israël reversi sunt per tribus et familias in tabernacula sua in diebus illis non erat rex in Israël sed unusquisque quod sibi rectum videbatur hoc faciebat

25. en taiV hmeraiV ekeinaiV ouk hn basileuV en israhl anhr ekastoV to euqeV en ofqalmoiV autou epoiei .

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Footnotes:

21:1-3 - The tribes' lament over not being able to hand over their daughters to the Benjamites highlights the gravity of the situation and the need to restore the tribe of Benjamin. This situation reflects the consequences of the war and the importance of restoration (see also Psalm 126:1-3 and Romans 12:18).

21:4-6 - The sacrifice and the search for a solution demonstrate the seriousness of the situation the tribes found themselves in. This search for restoration highlights the need for repentance and reconciliation (see also 2 Chronicles 7:14 and 1 John 1:9).

21:8-14 - The rescue of the virgins of Shiloh for the Benjamites highlights the importance of tribal continuity and the need for mutual commitment. This action underscores the gravity of the situation and the importance of faithfulness among the Israelites (see also Ruth 1:16-17 and Ephesians 4:3).

21:15-18 - The compassion and solidarity of the people of Israel toward the Benjamites reflect the need to restore unity and harmony within the community. This dynamic is essential for the nation's survival (see also Philippians 2:1-2 and Colossians 3:13).

21:19-25 - The reference to Israel's lack of a king is a powerful reminder of the anarchy and chaos that arise when God is not recognized as the authority. This emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's will (see also 1 Samuel 8:7 and Proverbs 14:12).

Verses related to Juízes, 21:

Judges chapter 21 concludes the narrative of the civil war against Benjamin. How does Israel seek to restore tribal unity? This moving text recounts efforts to prevent the extinction of the tribe of Benjamin, including extreme and morally questionable measures. The chapter illustrates the complications that arise when human solutions replace divine guidance. Judges 21 ends the book reiterating the moral chaos of the period. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the challenging themes of this final chapter.

Numbers 30:2: "When someone makes a vow to the Lord or an oath that binds them to something, they cannot break their word, but they must fulfill everything they said." - This verse relates to the vow made by the Israelites in Judges 21, which puts them in a difficult situation.

Deuteronomy 23:21: "If you make a vow to the Lord your God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for the Lord your God will certainly call you to account, and you will be guilty of sin." - This passage highlights the seriousness of the vows, relating to the dilemma faced in Judges 21 due to the vote made against Jabesh-Gilead.

Jeremiah 31:15: "Thus says the Lord: 'A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping; it is Rachel crying for her children and refusing to be comforted, because her children are no more'." - This verse evokes the lament for the near extinction of the tribe of Benjamin, described in Judges 21.

Hosea 9:9: "They were deeply corrupted as in the days of Gibeah. God will remember their iniquity and punish them for their sins." - This passage directly references the events of Gibeah described in Judges 19-21, showing their lasting impact on Israel's history.

James 1:20: "Because the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God." - This verse reflects on the hasty and violent actions taken in Judges 21, which sought to solve one problem but created others.

FAQ:

What did the Israelites do to remedy the lack of women for the men of the tribe of Benjamin?

To address the lack of women, the Israelites gave Benjaminites permission to kidnap women at the Shiloh festivals. (Judges 21:19-23)

How did the Israelites react to the attack on the city of Jabesh-Gilead?

The Israelites attacked Jabesh-gilead to capture women for the tribe of Benjamin because Jabesh-gilead had not participated in the war against Gibeah. (Judges 21:8-12)

What was the solution offered to the inhabitants of Benjamin after the war?

The solution offered was to allow the men of Benjamin to kidnap women at the Shiloh festivals to rebuild their population. (Judges 21:19-23)

What does the Bible teach us about the morality of the events in Judges 21?

The events in Judges 21 demonstrate the complexity and moral failure of finding solutions to conflicts, reflecting a time of great disorder and lack of leadership. (Judges 21:25)

Why was the tribe of Benjamin nearly extinct and how was it restored?

The tribe of Benjamin was nearly wiped out because of its defense of Gibeah, but was restored through the capture and forced marriage of women, a controversial solution. (Judges 21:15-23)


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