Judges 21:3-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 They said, “Lord, God of Israel, why has this happened in Israel that today one tribe of Israel should be lacking?” 4 Early the next day the people built an altar there and offered burnt offerings and communion offerings. 5 Then the Israelites asked, “Are there any among all the tribes of Israel who did not come up to the Lord for the assembly?” For there was a solemn oath that anyone who did not go up to the Lord at Mizpah should be put to death.(A)
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