Why did the tribes defend criminals from their tribe

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Question

I wanted to know why the tribe of Simeon supported Zimri? And the tribe of Judah with Achan and the tribe of Benjamin in Gibeah after the concubine story?

Answer

Indeed, it was not appropriate, and the tribes were held accountable and punished for it.

Source

Rashi (Deuteronomy 33:7).

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