Judges 19: The Outrage at Gibeah

A Levite from Ephraim fetches his concubine from Bethlehem, leaves late after repeated delays, and bypasses Jebus for the Benjamite town of Gibeah. Only an old outsider takes them in; that night the town’s men assault her after the Levite sends her out to them, and word of the crime shocks all Israel.

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What did those who learned of the crime urge Israel to do (Judges 19:30)?

Leave the land and return to the wildernessSend at once for the Philistines to punish GibeahKeep silent and let Benjamin settle the matter privatelyWeigh the matter, seek advice together, and declare what must be done