Judges 21:5

The first half of the v.anticipates Judges 21:8; while the second half is awkwardly expressed (lit. -the great oath was in respect of him that came not up" etc.). Like the previous v., this can only be regarded as a later addition; together they interrupt the natural connexion between Judges 21:3; Judges 21:6. to Mizpahwas no doubt intended to harmonize with Judges 21:1; the people are at Beth-el according to Judges 21:2.