What is striking about the Israelites’ having compassion?
Judges 21:6 (ESV)
6And the people of Israel had compassion for Benjamin their brother and said, “One tribe is cut off from Israel this day.
The Israelites had compassion for Benjamin their brother. See how quickly they have moved from all-out revenge to compassion! This is a clear signal that they are acting according to their ways and morals instead of the Lord’s.
6 And the people of Israel had compassion for Benjamin their brother and said, “One tribe is cut off from Israel this day.