14 And the sons of Benjamin went, at that time, and wives were given to them from the daughters of Jabesh-Gilead. But others were not found, whom they might give in a similar manner.
15 And all of Israel was very saddened, and they did penance for destroying one tribe out of Israel.
16 And those greater by birth said: 'What shall we do with the remainder, those who have not received wives? For all the females of Benjamin have been cut down,
17 and we must take great care, and make provision with a very great diligence, so that one tribe may not be wiped away from Israel.
18 As for our own daughters, we are not able to give them, being bound by an oath and a curse, when we said, 'Accursed is he who will give any of his daughters to Benjamin as a wife.'
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