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I have been to Bethlehem in Judah and now I am going to the house of the LORD. No one has taken me in for the night. <a href="/nlt/judges/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> “We have been in Bethlehem in Judah,” the man replied. “We are on our way to a remote area in the hill country of Ephraim, which is my home. I traveled to Bethlehem, and now I’m returning home. But no one has taken us in for the night, <a href="/esv/judges/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to him, “We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote parts of the hill country of Ephraim, from which I come. I went to Bethlehem in Judah, and I am going to the house of the LORD, but no one has taken me into his house. <a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The Levite replied, “We are traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote hill country of Ephraim, where I am from. I went to Bethlehem in Judah, and now I am going to the house of the LORD; but no one has taken me into his home, <a href="/kjv/judges/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house. <a href="/nkjv/judges/19.htm">New King James Version</a> So he said to him, “We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah toward the remote mountains of Ephraim; I am from there. I went to Bethlehem in Judah; now I am going to the house of the LORD. But there is no one who will take me into his house, <a href="/nasb_/judges/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he said to him, “We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote part of the hill country of Ephraim, for I am from there, and I went to Bethlehem in Judah. But I am now going to my house, and no one will take me into his house. <a href="/nasb/judges/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said to him, &#8220We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote part of the hill country of Ephraim, for I am from there, and I went to Bethlehem in Judah. But I am now going to my house, and no man will take me into his house. <a href="/nasb77/judges/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said to him, “We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote part of the hill country of Ephraim, for I am from there, and I went to Bethlehem in Judah. But I am now going to my house, and no man will take me into his house. <a href="/lsb/judges/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said to him, “We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote part of the hill country of Ephraim. I am from there, and I went to Bethlehem in Judah. But I am now going to the house of Yahweh, and no man is taking me into his house. <a href="/amp/judges/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Levite replied, “We are passing through from Bethlehem [in the territory] of Judah to the most remote part of the hill country of Ephraim; I am from there. I went to Bethlehem of Judah, but I am now going [home] to my house, and there is no man [in the city] who will take me into his house [for the night]. <a href="/csb/judges/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered him, “We’re traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote hill country of Ephraim, where I am from. I went to Bethlehem in Judah, and now I’m going to the house of the LORD. No one has taken me into his home, <a href="/hcsb/judges/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered him, &#8220We&#8217re traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote hill country of Ephraim, where I am from. I went to Bethlehem in Judah, and now I&#8217m going to the house of the LORD. No one has taken me into his home, <a href="/asv/judges/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-judah unto the farther side of the hill-country of Ephraim; from thence am I, and I went to Beth-lehem-judah: and I am now going to the house of Jehovah; and there is no man that taketh me into his house. <a href="/cev/judges/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "We've come from Bethlehem in Judah," the Levite answered. "We went there on a visit. Now we're going to the place where the LORD is worshiped, and later we will return to our home in the hill country of Ephraim. But no one here will let us spend the night in their home. <a href="/erv/judges/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-judah unto the farther side of the hill country of Ephraim; from thence am I, and I went to Beth-lehem-judah: and I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that taketh me into his house. <a href="/gwt/judges/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Levite replied, "We're on our way from Bethlehem in Judah to a remote area in the mountains of Ephraim. That's where I'm from. I had gone to Bethlehem in Judah. Now I'm going to the LORD's house, but no one has offered to take me into his home. <a href="/gnt/judges/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Levite answered, "We have been in Bethlehem in Judah, and now we are on our way home deep in the hill country of Ephraim. No one will put us up for the night, <a href="/isv/judges/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> He replied, "We're traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote part of the mountainous region of Ephraim, because I'm from there, and I've been visiting Bethlehem in Judah. I'm going home now, but no one will take me into his home. <a href="/net/judges/19.htm">NET Bible</a> The Levite said to him, "We are traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote region of the Ephraimite hill country. That's where I'm from. I had business in Bethlehem in Judah, but now I'm heading home. But no one has invited me into their home. <a href="/nheb/judges/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to him, "We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah to the farther side of the hill country of Ephraim. I am from there, and I went to Bethlehem in Judah. And I am going to my home, and there is no one who will take me into his home. <a href="/wbt/judges/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-Judah towards the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Beth-lehem-judah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me into his house.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/judges/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The Levite replied, “We are traveling from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote hill country of Ephraim, where I am from. I went to Bethlehem in Judah, and now I am going to the house of the LORD; but no one has taken me into his home, <a href="/web/judges/19.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to him, “We are passing from Bethlehem Judah to the farther side of the hill country of Ephraim. I am from there, and I went to Bethlehem Judah. I am going to Yahweh’s house; and there is no one who has taken me into his house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to him, “We are passing over from Beth-Lehem-Judah to the sides of the hill-country of Ephraim—I [am] from there, and I go to Beth-Lehem-Judah; and I am going to the house of YHWH, and there is no man gathering me into the house, <a href="/ylt/judges/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith unto him, 'We are passing over from Beth-Lehem-Judah unto the sides of the hill-country of Ephraim -- thence I am, and I go unto Beth-Lehem-Judah; and to the house of Jehovah I am going, and there is no man gathering me into the house, <a href="/slt/judges/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to him, We are passing from the House of Bread of Judah, even to the sides of mount Ephraim, from whence I am. And I will go to the House of Bread of Judah, and to the house of Jehovah; I went, and no man receiving me to his house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He answered him: We came out from Bethlehem Juda, and we are going to our home, which is on the side of mount Ephraim, from whence we went to Bethlehem: and now we go to the house of God, and none will receive us under his roof: <a href="/cpdv/judges/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He answered him: “We set out from Bethlehem of Judah, and we are traveling to our own place, which is beside mount Ephraim. From there we went to Bethlehem, and now we go to the house of God. But no one is willing to receive us under his roof. <a href="/nabre/judges/19.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to him, “We are traveling from Bethlehem of Judah far up into the mountain region of Ephraim, where I am from. I have been to Bethlehem of Judah, and now I am going home; but no one has taken me into his house. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He answered him, “We are passing from Bethlehem in Judah to the remote parts of the hill country of Ephraim, from which I come. I went to Bethlehem in Judah; and I am going to my home. Nobody has offered to take me in.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to him, We are travelling from Beth-lehem of Judah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I; and I went as far as Beth-lehem of Judah, but now I am going to the house of the LORD, but there is no man to take us into his house. <a href="/hpbt/judges/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> He said to him: “We are traveling from Bayth Lekhem of Yehuda unto the borders of the Mountain, and from there I am. And I went unto Bayth Lekhem of Yehuda, and I am going to the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and there is no man who brings us to a house<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said unto him: 'We are passing from Beth-lehem in Judah unto the farther side of the hill-country of Ephraim; from thence am I, and I went to Beth-lehem in Judah, and I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that taketh me into his house. <a href="/sep/judges/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to him, We are passing by from Bethleem Juda to the sides of mount Ephraim: I am from thence, and I went as far as Bethleem Juda, and I am going home, and there is no man to take me into his house. <a href="/parallel/judges/19-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5764" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">The Levite and His Concubine</a> …17When he looked up and saw the traveler in the city square, the old man asked, “Where are you going, and where have you come from?” 18<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">The Levite replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">“We are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ō·ḇə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">traveling</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: mib·bêṯ- (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: le·ḥem (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">in Judah</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.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3411.htm" title="3411: yar·kə·ṯê (N-fdc) -- Flank, side, extreme parts, recesses. Feminine of yarek; properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess.">the remote</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har- (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: miš·šām (Prep-m:: Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I am from.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wā·’ê·lêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">I went</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.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: bêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: le·ḥem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">in Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">and now I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">going</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">to the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">but no</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (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.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: mə·’as·sêp̄ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">has taken</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·bā·yə·ṯāh (Art:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">into his home,</a> 19even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a> 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. ... <a href="/joshua/21-2.htm">Joshua 21:2</a> at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” <a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9-10</a> (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. <a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">1 Samuel 28:7-8</a> Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor,” his servants replied. / So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.” <a href="/2_samuel/12-4.htm">2 Samuel 12:4</a> 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.” <a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">1 Kings 13:7-10</a> 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.’” ... <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a> Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Ezekiel 16:49</a> Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. <a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Matthew 10:11-14</a> Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ... <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> 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? ... <a href="/luke/9-4.htm">Luke 9:4-5</a> Whatever house you enter, stay there until you leave that area. / If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.” <a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-7</a> Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. <a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-35</a> 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. / The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from there am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receives me to house.I am now The LXX.<a href="/judges/19-29.htm">Judges 19:29</a> And when he was come into his house, he took a knife, and laid hold on his concubine, and divided her, together with her bones, into twelve pieces, and sent her into all the coasts of Israel.the house<a href="/judges/18-31.htm">Judges 18:31</a> And they set them up Micah's graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.<a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Judges 20:18</a> And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah shall go up first.<a href="/joshua/18-1.htm">Joshua 18:1</a> And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.receiveth [heb] gathereth<a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5</a> And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.<a href="/psalms/26-9.htm">Psalm 26:9</a> Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:<a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Area</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Bethlehemjudah</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Beth-Lehem-Judah</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Country</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">Home</a> <a href="/judges/19-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-3.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Remote</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Side</a> <a href="/judges/18-13.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/judges/13-20.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/judges/19-14.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">Area</a> <a href="/ruth/1-1.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/ruth/1-1.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/ruth/1-1.htm">Bethlehemjudah</a> <a href="/ruth/1-1.htm">Beth-Lehem-Judah</a> <a href="/judges/20-6.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/judges/19-28.htm">Home</a> <a href="/judges/19-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/judges/19-29.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-8.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-31.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-17.htm">Remote</a> <a href="/judges/21-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/judges/21-24.htm">Thence</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/judges/19-27.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 19</div>1. <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine</a> 16. <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">An old man entertains him at Gibeah</a> 22. <a href="/judges/19-22.htm">The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death</a> 29. <a href="/judges/19-29.htm">He divides her into twelve pieces, and sends them to the twelve tribes</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>The Levite replied The Levite's role in Israel was to serve in religious duties, assisting the priests and maintaining the tabernacle. This context highlights the spiritual decline in Israel during the time of the Judges, as Levites were often found outside their designated roles. The Levite's presence in this narrative underscores the chaotic and lawless period described in Judges, where "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (<a href="/judges/21-25.htm">Judges 21:25</a>).We are traveling from Bethlehem in Judah Bethlehem, meaning "house of bread," is significant in biblical history as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ. This journey from Bethlehem indicates a movement from a place of provision and future messianic significance. The mention of Judah, the tribe from which David and Jesus would come, foreshadows the importance of this region in God's redemptive plan.to the remote hill country of Ephraim Ephraim was one of the prominent tribes of Israel, often representing the northern kingdom. The "remote hill country" suggests isolation and perhaps a lack of spiritual oversight, contributing to the moral and social decay evident in the narrative. This setting contrasts with the centrality of worship and community life intended for Israel.where I am from The Levite's origin in Ephraim connects him to a region known for its significant role in Israel's history, including the location of Shiloh, where the tabernacle was situated. This background emphasizes the Levite's deviation from his expected religious duties and the broader theme of Israel's spiritual waywardness.I went to Bethlehem in Judah This repetition of Bethlehem underscores its importance and the Levite's personal journey, which mirrors Israel's spiritual journey. The Levite's movement between these locations reflects the broader narrative of seeking provision and spiritual fulfillment, yet encountering moral and societal failure.and now I am going to the house of the LORD The "house of the LORD" refers to the tabernacle, the central place of worship for Israel. This phrase highlights the Levite's intended return to his religious duties, yet the narrative reveals the disconnect between intention and reality in Israel's spiritual life. It also foreshadows the eventual establishment of the temple in Jerusalem, a central theme in Israel's history.but no one has taken me into his home This statement reflects the lack of hospitality and community responsibility, which were vital aspects of Israelite culture. The absence of hospitality indicates the breakdown of societal norms and covenantal obligations, further illustrating the moral decline during the period of the Judges. This lack of welcome contrasts with the biblical ideal of welcoming strangers, as seen in Abraham's hospitality (Genesis 18) and the New Testament exhortation to show hospitality (<a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a> A central figure in this account, the Levite is traveling with his concubine and servant. His journey and actions set the stage for the events that follow. 2. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem_in_judah.htm">Bethlehem in Judah</a> The starting point of the Levite's journey. Bethlehem is significant in biblical history as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hill_country_of_ephraim.htm">Hill Country of Ephraim</a> The Levite's home region, representing a place of origin and identity. Ephraim is one of the tribes of Israel, often associated with leadership and prominence. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a> The Levite mentions his intention to go to the house of the LORD, indicating a religious or spiritual purpose in his journey. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality.htm">Hospitality</a> The lack of hospitality shown to the Levite and his companions is a key theme, highlighting cultural expectations and the moral state of society at the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_hospitality.htm">The Importance of Hospitality</a> Hospitality is a biblical virtue that reflects God's love and care for others. As Christians, we are called to open our homes and hearts to those in need. <a href="/topical/m/moral_decline_and_its_consequences.htm">Moral Decline and Its Consequences</a> The lack of hospitality in <a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Judges 19</a> is symptomatic of a broader moral decline. We must be vigilant in maintaining our moral and spiritual integrity in a world that often neglects these values. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_presence.htm">Seeking God's Presence</a> The Levite's mention of going to the house of the LORD reminds us of the importance of seeking God's presence and guidance in our lives, especially during times of uncertainty. <a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a> The account challenges us to consider our responsibility to our community and the strangers within it. Are we living out our faith in practical ways that impact those around us?<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 19</a> <a href="/q/what_was_the_tribe_of_dan's_biblical_role.htm">What role did the Tribe of Dan play biblically?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_shiloh_mean.htm">What does Shiloh mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_delay_judging_child_sacrifice.htm">Jeremiah 19:4-5 -- If God commands against child sacrifice elsewhere, why would He allow His own people to practice it for so long without immediate judgment?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_ibzan,_elon,_abdon_so_vague.htm">Judges 12:8-15 - Why are Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon mentioned with so few details, making it difficult to verify their historicity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - The side of mount Ephraim. See ver. 1, note. I am going to the house of the Lord, i.e. to the tabernacle at Shiloh. But some translate the words I frequent, am conversant with, walk in, the house of the Lord, i.e. am a Levite. But the former seems the best rendering on the whole. <a href="/commentaries/judges/19-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>[The Levite] replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “We are אֲנַ֜חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We traveling עֹבְרִ֨ים (‘ō·ḇə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on from Bethlehem לֶ֣חֶם (le·ḥem) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun in Judah יְהוּדָה֮ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the remote יַרְכְּתֵ֣י (yar·kə·ṯê) Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3411.htm">Strong's 3411: </a> Flank, side, extreme parts, recesses hill country הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country of Ephraim, אֶפְרַיִם֒ (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory where מִשָּׁ֣ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither I am from. אָנֹ֔כִי (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I I went וָאֵלֵ֕ךְ (wā·’ê·lêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while Bethlehem לֶ֖חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun in Judah, יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and now I am אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I going הֹלֵ֔ךְ (hō·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to the house בֵּ֤ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD; יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but no וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle one אִ֔ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person has taken מְאַסֵּ֥ף (mə·’as·sêp̄) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove me into his home, הַבָּֽיְתָה׃ (hab·bā·yə·ṯāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/19-18.htm">Judges 19:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/19-18.htm">OT History: Judges 19:18 He said to him We are passing (Jd Judg. 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