Shoftim (Judges) — Perek 19

Concubine’s Death Sparks War

A Levite's concubine is abused in Givah. He dismembers her and sends pieces to the tribes.

• A Levite travels to Bethlehem to retrieve his concubine.
• On their return, they stay overnight in Gibeah of Benjamin.
• Wicked men of the city abuse the concubine until she dies.
• The Levite dismembers her body and sends the pieces to all the tribes of Israel.