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The sun was setting as they came to Gibeah, a town in the land of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way. And the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them <i>when they were</i> by Gibeah, which <i>belongeth</i> to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they passed by and went their way; and the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So they passed by and went on their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah, which belongs to [the tribe of] Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They walked on and reached Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin just after sunset. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So they went on. It was sunset by the time they arrived at Gibeah. (Gibeah belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So they passed by Jebus and continued on their way. It was sunset when they came to Gibeah in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they continued on their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah, which is part of Benjamin's territorial allotment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they traveled on, and the sun went down when they were near Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way; and the sun set on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they pass over, and go on, and the sun goes in on them near Gibeah, which is of Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they pass over, and go on, and the sun goeth in upon them near Gibeah, which is to Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will pass over and will go; and the sun will go down to them near Gibeah which is to Benjamin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So they passed by Jebus, and went on their journey, and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gabaa, which is in the tribe of Benjamin: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, they passed by Jebus, and continuing on, they undertook the journey. But the sun went down on them when they were near Gibeah, which is of the tribe of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So they continued on their way until the sun set on them when they were opposite Gibeah of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they passed on and they went, and the sun set on them on the side of Gabah of Benyamin<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they passed by and went on, and the sun went down upon them near to Gabaa, which is in Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/19-14.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=5726" 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">13</span>He continued, “Come, let us try to reach one of these towns to spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lê·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">So they continued</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘aḇ·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">on their journey,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: haš·še·meš (Art:: N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement.">and the sun</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">set</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’ê·ṣel (Prep) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">as they neared</a> <a href="/hebrew/1390.htm" title="1390: hag·giḇ·‘āh (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Hill, three cities in Pal. The same as gib'ah; Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine.">Gibeah</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: lə·ḇin·yā·min (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">in Benjamin.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>They stopped to go in and lodge in Gibeah. The Levite went in and sat down in the city square, but no one would take them into his home for the night.…<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="/judges/20-4.htm">Judges 20:4-5</a></span><br />So the Levite, the husband of the murdered woman, answered: “I and my concubine came to Gibeah in Benjamin to spend the night. / And during the night, the men of Gibeah rose up against me and surrounded the house. They intended to kill me, but they abused my concubine, and she died.<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/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-34</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">Genesis 24:11-14</a></span><br />As evening approached, he made the camels kneel down near the well outside the town at the time when the women went out to draw water. / “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. / Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Genesis 19:15-17</a></span><br />At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” / But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. / As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!”<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="/genesis/18-16.htm">Genesis 18:16-19</a></span><br />When the men got up to leave, they looked out over Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them off. / And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? / Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">1 Samuel 9:11-13</a></span><br />And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?” / “Yes, he is ahead of you,” they answered. “Hurry now, for today he has come to the city because the people have a sacrifice on the high place. / As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Luke 9:52-53</a></span><br />He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. / But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-6.htm">Genesis 19:6-8</a></span><br />Lot went outside to meet them, shutting the door behind him. / “Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing! / Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them to you, and you can do to them as you please. But do not do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-14.htm">1 Kings 13:14-16</a></span><br />and went after the man of God. He found him sitting under an oak tree and asked, “Are you the man of God who came from Judah?” “I am,” he replied. / So the prophet said to the man of God, “Come home with me and eat some bread.” / But the man replied, “I cannot go home with you, and I will not eat bread or drink water with you in this place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Mark 6:10-11</a></span><br />And He told them, “When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that area. / 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="/genesis/24-31.htm">Genesis 24:31-33</a></span><br />“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” / So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions. / Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down on them when they were by Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/13-4.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/judges/18-28.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/judges/10-9.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Neared</a> <a href="/judges/18-13.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/judges/14-18.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/judges/19-12.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/20-4.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/judges/20-4.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/judges/20-3.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Neared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-2.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/judges/21-19.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Way</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>So they continued on their journey</b><br>This phrase indicates the Levite, his concubine, and his servant were traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote hill country of Ephraim. The journey reflects the period of the Judges, characterized by a lack of centralized leadership in Israel, as "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (<a href="/judges/21-25.htm">Judges 21:25</a>). The Levite's journey underscores the tribal and fragmented nature of Israelite society at the time.<p><b>and the sun set</b><br>The setting sun signifies the approach of night, a time often associated with danger and uncertainty in biblical narratives. In ancient times, travel after dark was perilous due to the lack of lighting and the threat of bandits. This detail foreshadows the impending events in Gibeah, highlighting the vulnerability of travelers and the moral darkness prevalent in Israel during the Judges period.<p><b>as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin</b><br>Gibeah, a town in the territory of Benjamin, becomes the setting for the tragic events that follow. The town's name means "hill," and it is historically significant as the birthplace of King Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">1 Samuel 10:26</a>). The narrative in <a href="/judges/19.htm">Judges 19</a> serves as a precursor to the civil strife between the tribes of Israel and Benjamin, leading to the near destruction of the Benjamites (Judges 20-21). The events in Gibeah echo the depravity found in Sodom (Genesis 19), drawing a parallel between the moral decay in both stories. This connection emphasizes the need for righteous leadership and foreshadows the eventual establishment of the monarchy in Israel.<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 and servant. His journey and decisions are pivotal to the unfolding events.<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 catalyst for the subsequent events in Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a></b><br>Accompanies the Levite and the concubine, offering practical suggestions during their journey.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Benjamin where the travelers decide to stop for the night. It becomes the setting for the ensuing tragedy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, the tribe associated with the town of Gibeah. The events in Gibeah lead to significant conflict involving the tribe of Benjamin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>The absence of strong, godly leadership in Israel during this time ("In those days Israel had no king") leads to moral chaos. This underscores the need for righteous leadership in our communities and personal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_moral_decay.htm">The Consequences of Moral Decay</a></b><br>The events in Gibeah serve as a stark reminder of the destructive nature of sin and moral decay. As believers, we are called to uphold God's standards and be a light in a dark world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_community_responsibility.htm">Hospitality and Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The lack of hospitality in Gibeah contrasts with biblical teachings on welcoming strangers. This challenges us to consider how we treat others, especially those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_and_discernment.htm">The Role of Prayer and Discernment</a></b><br>The Levite's journey and the decisions made along the way highlight the need for prayer and discernment in our daily lives. Seeking God's guidance can help us avoid dangerous paths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_ripple_effect_of_sin.htm">The Ripple Effect of Sin</a></b><br>The tragic events in Gibeah lead to widespread conflict and suffering. This illustrates how personal sin can have far-reaching consequences, affecting entire communities.<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/what's_gibeah's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_origin_of_demons.htm">What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_the_levite's_concubine.htm">What happened to the Levite's concubine in Gibeah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judges_19__how_to_reconcile_with_divine_justice.htm">Judges 19--How do we reconcile this brutal event with the portrayal of divine justice and compassion found in other parts of the Bible?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">The sun went down upon them.</span>--They were evidently reluctant to stop at Gibeah; but it was dangerous to travel after dark, and the twilight in Palestine is very brief.<p><span class= "bld">Which belongeth to Benjamin.</span>--There were many other Gibeahs in Palestine, and for that reason Jibah and el-Jib are common names.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/19-14.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">So they continued</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלֵ֑כוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lê·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">on their journey,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעַבְר֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aḇ·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the sun</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(haš·še·meš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8121.htm">Strong's 8121: </a> </span><span class="str2">The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתָּבֹ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine 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">as they neared</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥צֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·ṣel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> </span><span class="str2">A joining together, proximity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gibeah</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּבְעָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hag·giḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1390.htm">Strong's 1390: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Benjamin.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבִנְיָמִֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/19-14.htm">Judges 19:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/19-14.htm">OT History: Judges 19:14 So they passed on and went their (Jd Judg. 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