Judges 21:2
And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore;
Cross-reference
Judges 21:12
Historical context
Judges 21:12 shows the result of the weeping — they find virgins from Jabesh Gilead to provide wives for Benjamin, resolving the crisis.
Judges 20:23
Parallel
In Judges 20:23, the Israelites also wept before the LORD at Bethel seeking guidance before battle — a parallel scene earlier in the same conflict.
Judges 20:26
Parallel
In Judges 20:26, they again wept at Bethel, this time with fasting and offerings — another parallel instance of corporate lament before God.
Judges 20:18
Historical context
Judges 20:18 shows the Israelites inquiring of God at Bethel before battle — here in 21:2 they return to Bethel weeping after the war's tragic outcome.
Judges 2:4
Parallel
In Judges 2:4, the people wept after the angel's rebuke at Bochim — a similar corporate weeping but for a different reason and location.