Judges 19:11
New International Version
When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant said to his master, “Come, let’s stop at this city of the Jebusites and spend the night.”

New Living Translation
It was late in the day when they neared Jebus, and the man’s servant said to him, “Let’s stop at this Jebusite town and spend the night there.”

English Standard Version
When they were near Jebus, the day was nearly over, and the servant said to his master, “Come now, let us turn aside to this city of the Jebusites and spend the night in it.”

Berean Standard Bible
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.”

King James Bible
And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

New King James Version
They were near Jebus, and the day was far spent; and the servant said to his master, “Come, please, and let us turn aside into this city of the Jebusites and lodge in it.”

New American Standard Bible
When they were near Jebus, the day was almost gone; and the servant said to his master, “Please come, and let’s turn aside into this city of the Jebusites and spend the night in it.”

NASB 1995
When they were near Jebus, the day was almost gone; and the servant said to his master, “Please come, and let us turn aside into this city of the Jebusites and spend the night in it.”

NASB 1977
When they were near Jebus, the day was almost gone; and the servant said to his master, “Please come, and let us turn aside into this city of the Jebusites and spend the night in it.”

Legacy Standard Bible
They were alongside of Jebus, and the day was almost gone. And the young man said to his master, “Come, please, and let us turn aside into this city of the Jebusites and spend the night in it.”

Amplified Bible
When they were near Jebus, the day was almost gone, and the servant said to his master, “Please come and let us turn aside into this Jebusite city and spend the night in it.”

Christian Standard Bible
When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant said to his master, “Please, why not let us stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night here? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant said to his master, “Please, why not let us stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night here?”

American Standard Version
When they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn aside into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

Contemporary English Version
It was beginning to get dark, and the man's servant said, "Let's stop and spend the night in this town where the Jebusites live."

English Revised Version
When they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn aside into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
By the time they were near Jebus, it was very late in the day. The Levite's servant said to him, "Let's go spend the night in Jebus."

International Standard Version
As they approached Jebus, the daylight was almost gone, so the servant suggested to his master, "Come on, let's spend the night in this Jebusite city."

Majority Standard Bible
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.?

NET Bible
When they got near Jebus, it was getting quite late and the servant said to his master, "Come on, let's stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night in it."

New Heart English Bible
When they were by Jebus, the day was almost gone, and the servant said to his master, "Please come and let us stop at this city of the Jebusites, and spend the night in it."

Webster's Bible Translation
And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said to his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in to this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

World English Bible
When they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said to his master, “Please come and let’s enter into this city of the Jebusites, and stay in it.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They [are] near Jebus, and the day has greatly gone down, and the young man says to his lord, “Please come, and we turn aside to this city of the Jebusite and lodge in it.”

Young's Literal Translation
They are near Jebus, and the day hath gone greatly down, and the young man saith unto his lord, 'Come, I pray thee, and we turn aside unto this city of the Jebusite, and lodge in it.'

Smith's Literal Translation
They with Jebus, and the day gone down greatly; and the youth will say to his lord, Go, now, and we will turn to this city of the Jebusites, and we will lodge in it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And now they were come near Jebus, and the day was far spent: and the servant said to his master: Come, I beseech thee, let us turn into the city of the Jebusites, and lodge there.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And now they were near Jebus, but day was turning into night. And the servant said to his lord, “Come, I beg you, let us turn aside to the city of the Jebusites, so that we may find lodging in it.”

New American Bible
Since they were near Jebus with the day far gone, the servant said to his master, “Come, let us turn off to this city of the Jebusites and spend the night in it.”

New Revised Standard Version
When they were near Jebus, the day was far spent, and the servant said to his master, “Come now, let us turn aside to this city of the Jebusites, and spend the night in it.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they were near Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said to his master, Come, let us turn aside to this city of the Jebusites and spend the night in it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
They were on the side of Yebus and the day had well gone down, and the young man said to his Master: “Come, let us turn to this city Yebus, and let us spend the night in it”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
When they were by Jebus--the day was far spent--the servant said unto his master: 'Come, I pray thee, and let us turn aside into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they came as far as Jebus: and the day had far advanced, and the young man said to his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn aside to this city of the Jebusites, and let us lodge in it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Levite and His Concubine
10But 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. 11When 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.” 12But his master replied, “We will not turn aside to the city of foreigners, where there are no Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.”…

Cross References
Genesis 19:1-3
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.

Genesis 18:1-5
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. ...

Genesis 24:23-25
“Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?” / She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” / Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”

Genesis 24:31
“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.”

Genesis 19:2
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.”

2 Samuel 12:4
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.”

1 Samuel 9:11-13
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.”

1 Samuel 25:6-8
and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you. / Now I hear that it is time for shearing. When your shepherds were with us, we did not harass them, and nothing of theirs was missing the whole time they were in Carmel. / Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’”

1 Kings 13:7
Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.”

Luke 9:52-53
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.

Luke 10:10-11
But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare, / ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’

Matthew 10:14
And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.

Matthew 10:11-13
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.

Mark 6:10-11
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.”

Luke 9:4-5
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.”


Treasury of Scripture

And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said to his master, Come, I pray you, and let us turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.

the Jebusites

Judges 19:10
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.

Judges 1:21
And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.

Genesis 10:16
And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,

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Judges 19
1. A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine
16. An old man entertains him at Gibeah
22. The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death
29. He divides her into twelve pieces, and sends them to the twelve tribes














When they were near Jebus
Jebus is the ancient name for Jerusalem, a city that would later become central to Israel's history. At this time, it was inhabited by the Jebusites, a Canaanite tribe. The Israelites had not yet fully conquered the land, as seen in Joshua 15:63, where the Jebusites continued to dwell in Jerusalem. This highlights the incomplete obedience of Israel in driving out the inhabitants of the land as commanded by God.

and the day was almost gone
Traveling in ancient times was fraught with danger, especially as night approached. The lack of artificial lighting and the presence of bandits made it perilous to continue traveling after dark. This urgency underscores the need for a safe place to rest, reflecting the harsh realities of travel in the ancient Near East.

the servant said to his master
The servant's role here is significant, as servants often provided counsel and assistance to their masters. This interaction shows a level of respect and consideration between the servant and his master, which is consistent with the biblical principle of treating others with dignity, as seen in Colossians 4:1.

“Please, let us stop at this Jebusite city
The suggestion to stop at a Jebusite city indicates a pragmatic approach to travel, prioritizing safety over cultural or religious differences. The Jebusites were not Israelites, and stopping in their city could pose risks, yet the servant's concern for immediate safety takes precedence. This reflects the tension between practical needs and spiritual convictions, a theme seen throughout Scripture.

and spend the night here.”
Spending the night in a foreign city would require trust in God's protection, as seen in Psalm 4:8, which speaks of dwelling in safety through God's provision. This decision also foreshadows the events that follow, highlighting the moral and spiritual decline in Israel during the time of the Judges, where "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Levite
A central figure in this account, the Levite is traveling with his concubine and servant. His decisions and actions drive the events of this chapter.

2. The Servant
Accompanying the Levite, the servant suggests stopping in Jebus for the night, highlighting the practical concerns of their journey.

3. Jebus
The ancient name for Jerusalem, inhabited by the Jebusites at this time. It represents a place of potential refuge but also of foreign influence.

4. The Concubine
Although not mentioned in this specific verse, she is a key figure in the account, and her tragic fate is central to the unfolding events.

5. The Journey
The journey from Bethlehem to the hill country of Ephraim sets the stage for the events that follow, emphasizing themes of hospitality and safety.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Discernment
The Levite's decision-making process, including the choice of where to stay, underscores the need for discernment in our daily lives. We must seek God's guidance in our decisions.

Hospitality and Safety
The account raises questions about where we find safety and how we extend hospitality to others. As Christians, we are called to create safe and welcoming environments.

Cultural and Spiritual Influence
The presence of the Jebusites in Jerusalem serves as a reminder of the cultural and spiritual influences that can impact our lives. We must remain vigilant in maintaining our faith amidst external pressures.

Consequences of Moral Decay
The events in Judges 19 highlight the severe consequences of a society that has abandoned God's laws. This serves as a warning to uphold biblical values in our communities.(11) The day was far spent.--Jerusalem is only two hours distant from Bethlehem. The father of the woman, by his unwise neglect to "speed the parting guest," had greatly added to the perils of their journey in a half-conquered country, and in such wild times.

Unto his master.--Literally, to his lord, a mere form of respect, as in Genesis 39:2.

This city of the Jebusites.--Their complete and undisturbed possession shows that this narrative falls at an early date (Judges 1:7-8; Judges 1:11; Judges 1:21; Joshua 15:63). The travellers would reach the town from Bethlehem at about five o'clock. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When they
הֵ֣ם (hêm)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

were near
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

Jebus
יְב֔וּס (yə·ḇūs)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2982: Jebus -- an early name of Jerusalem

and the day
וְהַיּ֖וֹם (wə·hay·yō·wm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

was almost
מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

gone,
רַ֣ד (raḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7286: To tread in pieces, to conquer, to overlay

the servant
הַנַּ֜עַר (han·na·‘ar)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer

said
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

his master,
אֲדֹנָ֗יו (’ă·ḏō·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

“Please,
נָּ֛א (nā)
Interjection
Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then'

let us stop
וְנָס֛וּרָה (wə·nā·sū·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 5493: To turn aside

at
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

this
הַזֹּ֖את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

Jebusite
הַיְבוּסִ֥י (hay·ḇū·sî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2983: Jebusite -- inhabitant of Jebus

city
עִֽיר־ (‘îr-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

and spend the night
וְנָלִ֥ין (wə·nā·lîn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

here.”
בָּֽהּ׃ (bāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew


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