Ambrose of Milan
Patristic
A.D. 339–397
“Not even a minority of the women stayed clear of that struggle, but all the women of the tribe of Benjamin, along with boys and girls of every age, were wiped out by sword or fire.”
The interpretation timeline
Judg 20:48
How this passage has been read — the sources, oldest to newest.
From the early Church Fathers to now.
Judg 20:48 · Douay-Rheims
“But the children of Israel returning, put all the remains of the city to the sword, both men and beasts, and all the cities and villages of Benjamin were consumed with devouring flames.”
Patristic
before A.D. 750
397
A.D.
Modern · 1953 →
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