Emotions in Judges Chapter 19
Betrayal and Abandonment: The concubine’s departure reflects feelings of betrayal and abandonment.
Hospitality and Peace: The initial hospitality shown to the Levite contrasts with the later violence, creating a brief sense of peace.
Violence and Terror: The brutal attack on the concubine introduces intense violence and terror.
Horror and Grief: The Levite’s discovery of his concubine's condition and her subsequent death evoke deep horror and grief.
Rage and Vengeance: The Levite’s act of sending pieces of his concubine's body to the tribes of Israel sparks rage and a call for vengeance.