Judges 21:3-5

Living Bible

³ “O Lord God of Israel,” they cried out, “why has this happened, that now one of our tribes is missing?”

⁴ The next morning they were up early and built an altar, and offered sacrifices and peace offerings on it. ⁵ And they said among themselves, “Was any tribe of Israel not represented when we held our council before the Lord at Mizpah?” For at that time it was agreed by solemn oath that anyone who refused to come must die.