They said, What one is there of the tribes of Israel who didn't come up to Yahweh to Mizpah? Behold, there came none to the camp from Jabesh Gilead to the assembly.
Next, the Israelites commanded 12,000 assailants to attack the uncooperative Israelite town (Judges 21:10-11). This was another sinful plan born out of self-will and vengeance.