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Judges 19:10 But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine.
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So he took his two saddled donkeys and his concubine and headed in the direction of Jebus (that is, Jerusalem).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the man would not spend the night. He rose up and departed and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a couple of saddled donkeys, and his concubine was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which <i>is</i> Jerusalem; and <i>there were</i> with him two asses saddled, his concubine also <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />However, the man was not willing to spend that night; so he rose and departed, and came opposite Jebus (that <i>is,</i> Jerusalem). With him were the two saddled donkeys; his concubine <i>was</i> also with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the man was unwilling to spend the night, so he got up and left, and came to <i>a place</i> opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And with him was a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the man was not willing to spend the night, so he arose and departed and came to a place opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the man was not willing to spend the night, so he arose and departed and came to <i>a place</i> opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But the man was not willing to spend the night, so he arose and went and came to <i>a place</i> before Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the man was not willing to stay the night; so he got up and left and came to <i>a place</i> opposite Jebus (that is Jerusalem). With him were two saddled donkeys [and his servant] and his concubine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up, departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem ). The man had his two saddled donkeys and his concubine with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up, departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). The man had his two saddled donkeys and his concubine with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus (the same is Jerusalem): and there were with him a couple of asses saddled; his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But the Levite decided not to spend the night there again. He had the saddles put on his two donkeys, then he and his wife and servant traveled as far as Jebus, which is now called Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus (the same is Jerusalem): and there were with him a couple of asses saddled; his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But the Levite refused to spend another night. He left and traveled as far as Jebus (now called Jerusalem). He had with him two saddled donkeys and his concubine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Because the man was unwilling to spend the night, he got up, left, and arrived opposite Jebus (now known as Jerusalem). He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys, along with his mistress. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the man did not want to stay another night. He left and traveled as far as Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys and his concubine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the man wouldn't stay that night, but he rose up and departed, and went toward Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a couple of saddled donkeys, and his secondary wife and his servant were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the man would not tarry that night, but he arose and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the man wouldn’t stay that night, but he rose up and went near Jebus (also called Jerusalem). With him were a couple of saddled donkeys. His concubine also was with him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the man has not been willing to lodge all night, and he rises, and goes, and comes in until [he is] opposite Jebus (it [is] Jerusalem), and a couple of saddled donkeys [are] with him; and his concubine [is] with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the man hath not been willing to lodge all night, and he riseth, and goeth, and cometh in till over-against Jebus (It is Jerusalem), and with him are a couple of asses saddled; and his concubine is with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the man was not willing to lodge, and he will rise and go, and, come even to the front of Jebus; this is Jerusalem: and with him a pair of asses saddled, and his concubine with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His son in law would not consent to his words: but forthwith went forward and came over against Jebus, which by another name is called Jerusalem, leading with him two asses laden, and his concubine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />His son-in-law was not willing to agree to his words. Instead, he immediately continued on, and he arrived opposite Jebus, which by another name is called Jerusalem, leading with him two donkeys carrying burdens, and his mate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The man, however, refused to stay another night; he and his concubine set out with a pair of saddled donkeys, and traveled until they came opposite Jebus, which is Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the man would not spend the night; he got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a couple of saddled donkeys, and his concubine was with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came opposite Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses with burdens, and his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the man did not choose to lodge, and he arose and he went on and he arrived next to Yebus, which is Jerusalem, and two donkeys with him while carrying cargo, and his concubine with him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus--the same is Jerusalem; and there were with him a couple of asses saddled; his concubine also was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the man would not lodge there, but he arose and departed, and came to the part opposite Jebus, (this is Jerusalem,) and <i>there was</i> with him a pair of asses saddled, and his concubine <i>was</i> with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/19-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5687" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">The Levite and His Concubine</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>When the man got up to depart with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Look, the day is drawing to a close. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, that your heart may be merry. Then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey home.” <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">But the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">was unwilling</a> <a href="/hebrew/14.htm" title="14: ’ā·ḇāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be willing, to consent. A primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. to be acquiescent."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: lā·lūn (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">to spend the night.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">He got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and departed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5227.htm" title="5227: nō·ḵaḥ (Prep) -- From the same as nekach; properly, the front part; used adverbially, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of.">opposite</a> <a href="/hebrew/2982.htm" title="2982: yə·ḇūs (N-proper-fs) -- An early name of Jer. From buwc; trodden, i.e. Threshing-place; Jebus, the aboriginal name of Jerusalem.">Jebus</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem),</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/6776.htm" title="6776: ṣe·meḏ (N-msc) -- A couple, pair. A yoke or team; hence, an acre.">his two</a> <a href="/hebrew/2280.htm" title="2280: ḥă·ḇū·šîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To bind, bind on, bind up. A primitive root; to wrap firmly; figuratively, to stop, to rule.">saddled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: ḥă·mō·w·rîm (N-mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">donkeys</a> <a href="/hebrew/6370.htm" title="6370: ū·p̄î·laḡ·šōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Concubine. Or pilegesh; of uncertain derivation; a concubine; also a paramour.">and his concubine.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant said to his master, “Please, let us stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night here.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a></span><br />Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-5</a></span><br />Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-28.htm">Luke 24:28-29</a></span><br />As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. / But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Matthew 10:14</a></span><br />And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Mark 6:11</a></span><br />If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43</a></span><br />And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9-10</a></span><br />(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.) / “Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-4.htm">2 Samuel 12:4</a></span><br />Now a traveler came to the rich man, who refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for his guest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">1 Kings 13:7-10</a></span><br />Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.” / But the man of God replied, “If you were to give me half your possessions, I still would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water in this place. / For this is what I was commanded by the word of the LORD: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a></span><br />One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">3 John 1:5-8</a></span><br />Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. / They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. / For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him.</p><p class="hdg">over against.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-8.htm">Judges 1:8</a></b></br> Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Joshua 15:8,63</a></b></br> And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same <i>is</i> Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that <i>lieth</i> before the valley of Hinnom westward, which <i>is</i> at the end of the valley of the giants northward: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Joshua 18:28</a></b></br> And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which <i>is</i> Jerusalem, Gibeath, <i>and</i> Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This <i>is</i> the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/3-27.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/judges/19-3.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Concubine</a> <a href="/judges/19-3.htm">Couple</a> <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/judges/19-3.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/joshua/18-28.htm">Jebus</a> <a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Night</a> <a href="/judges/12-5.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/judges/18-6.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/judges/15-4.htm">Pair</a> <a href="/judges/13-16.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/judges/19-7.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/numbers/22-21.htm">Saddled</a> <a href="/judges/16-1.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/joshua/18-9.htm">Travelling</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-10.htm">Unwilling</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/judges/15-1.htm">Wouldn't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ruth/1-19.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/judges/19-24.htm">Concubine</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-6.htm">Couple</a> <a href="/judges/21-24.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/judges/19-11.htm">Jebus</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-54.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/judges/20-45.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/judges/19-11.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/judges/19-11.htm">Night</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Pair</a> <a href="/ruth/1-6.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/judges/19-27.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/judges/19-27.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Saddled</a> <a href="/judges/19-11.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/ruth/1-13.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-12.htm">Travelling</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-9.htm">Unwilling</a> <a href="/ruth/3-13.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/judges/19-25.htm">Wouldn't</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-1.htm">A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-16.htm">An old man entertains him at Gibeah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-22.htm">The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-29.htm">He divides her into twelve pieces, and sends them to the twelve tribes</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But the man was unwilling to spend the night.</b><br>This phrase highlights the Levite's determination to continue his journey despite the late hour. In the context of ancient Israel, traveling at night was dangerous due to the threat of bandits and wild animals. His unwillingness to stay may reflect a sense of urgency or distrust of the local hospitality, which is a recurring theme in the narrative of Judges, where the moral and social fabric of Israel is depicted as deteriorating.<p><b>He got up and departed,</b><br>The Levite's decision to leave immediately suggests a proactive approach to his journey. This action can be seen as a reflection of the chaotic period of the Judges, where individuals often acted independently without centralized leadership. The phrase also indicates a transition in the narrative, moving the story forward and setting the stage for the events that follow.<p><b>and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem),</b><br>Jebus, known later as Jerusalem, was at this time a Canaanite city not yet conquered by the Israelites. This geographical reference is significant as it underscores the incomplete conquest of the Promised Land, a recurring issue in the Book of Judges. Jerusalem would later become the political and spiritual center of Israel under King David, highlighting the city's future importance in biblical history.<p><b>with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine.</b><br>The mention of two saddled donkeys indicates preparation for a long journey, suggesting the Levite's intent to travel efficiently and with necessary provisions. The presence of his concubine is central to the narrative, as her subsequent mistreatment and death become a catalyst for the events that lead to civil strife within Israel. The concubine's role also reflects the complex social and familial structures of the time, where concubinage was a common practice, though it often led to familial discord and moral complications.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a></b><br>A central figure in this account, the Levite is traveling with his concubine. His actions and decisions drive the events of this chapter.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_concubine.htm">The Concubine</a></b><br>The Levite's concubine, whose tragic fate becomes a pivotal point in the account, highlighting the moral and social decay of the time.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jebus.htm">Jebus (Jerusalem)</a></b><br>At this time, Jebus was a city controlled by the Jebusites, not yet fully under Israelite control. It serves as a geographical marker in the Levite's journey.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/two_saddled_donkeys.htm">Two Saddled Donkeys</a></b><br>These animals are part of the Levite's travel provisions, indicating his preparedness for the journey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a></b><br>The decision to continue traveling rather than staying the night sets the stage for the subsequent events in Gibeah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>The Levite's decision to avoid Jebus due to its non-Israelite inhabitants reflects a need for discernment in choosing where to seek refuge. Believers today must also discern wisely in their associations and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_choices.htm">Consequences of Choices</a></b><br>The Levite's choice to continue traveling rather than staying in Jebus leads to dire consequences. This highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance in decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_community.htm">Hospitality and Community</a></b><br>The lack of hospitality in Gibeah contrasts with biblical teachings on welcoming strangers. Christians are called to be hospitable and to create communities that reflect God's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_decay_and_its_impact.htm">Moral Decay and Its Impact</a></b><br>The events in <a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Judges 19</a> illustrate the moral decay of Israel during this period. Believers are reminded of the importance of upholding God's standards in a fallen world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_jebusites_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Jebusites in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_15_63_align_with_total_conquest.htm">Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_15_63_align_with_total_conquest.htm">Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_the_concubine_stay_with_her_dad.htm">Judges 19:2--What historical or cultural factors would explain why the Levite's concubine stayed with her father instead of returning home?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Jebus, which is Jerusalem.</span>--See <a href="/judges/1-8.htm" title="Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.">Judges 1:8</a>; <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm" title="And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom to the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lies before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:">Joshua 15:8</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Saddled.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">loaded </span>(Vulg., <span class= "ital">onustos</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jebus</span>. See <a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Judges 1:21</a>, note. Jerusalem is numbered among Joshua's conquests at <a href="/joshua/10-23.htm">Joshua 10:23</a>; <a href="/joshua/12-10.htm">Joshua 12:10</a>. But from this verse it would appear that the Israelite population had withdrawn and left the city to be entirely occupied by the Jebusites, who held it till the time of David (<a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6</a>). Jerusalem is only about two hours from Bethlehem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/19-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִישׁ֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was unwilling</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to spend the night.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָל֔וּן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·lūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and departed,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֗לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and arrived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹא֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">opposite</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹ֣כַח</span> <span class="translit">(nō·ḵaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5227.htm">Strong's 5227: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jebus</span><br /><span class="heb">יְב֔וּס</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇūs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2982.htm">Strong's 2982: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jebus -- an early name of Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(that is,</span><br /><span class="heb">הִ֖יא</span> <span class="translit">(hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem),</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעִמּ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his two</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶ֤מֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·meḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6776.htm">Strong's 6776: </a> </span><span class="str2">A couple, pair</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saddled</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲבוּשִׁ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḇū·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2280.htm">Strong's 2280: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wrap firmly, to stop, to rule</span><br /><br /><span class="word">donkeys</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמוֹרִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·mō·w·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his concubine.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִילַגְשׁ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄î·laḡ·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6370.htm">Strong's 6370: </a> </span><span class="str2">A concubine, a paramour</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/19-10.htm">Judges 19:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/19-10.htm">OT History: Judges 19:10 But the man wouldn't stay that night (Jd Judg. 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