The children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel who didn't come up in the assembly to Yahweh? For they had made a great oath concerning him who didn't come up to Yahweh to Mizpah, saying, He shall surely be put to death.
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.