20:12 The tribes of Israel sent men throughout the tribe 1 of Benjamin, saying, “How could such a wicked thing take place? 2
21:13 The entire assembly sent messengers to the Benjaminites at the cliff of Rimmon and assured them they would not be harmed. 3
1 tc The MT reads the plural, but surely the singular (which is supported by the LXX and Vulgate) is preferable here.
2 tn Heb “What is this wicked thing which happened among you?”
3 tn Heb “And all the assembly sent and spoke to the sons of Benjamin who were at the cliff of Rimmon and they proclaimed to them peace.”