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The children of Israel departed from there at that time, every man to his tribe and to his family, and they each went out from there to his own inheritance.
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Verse 24. Himself. This remark has been made twice before, respecting the conduct of Michas and of Dan, both which deserved reprehension. It seems to be added here for the same purpose, that we might not be so much startled at the relation of such strange proceedings. Soon after this event, the angel came to upbraid the Israelites. Calmet. 2:1. Bible.—There was not judge perhaps, but anarchy then prevailed. D.—At least the people were under more restraint when they had kings, ( Worthington.) or judges divinely appointed at their head. Bible.
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