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But the man wouldn`t stay 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 donkeys saddled; his concubine also was with him.
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The Setting: On the Road to Jebus
Commentators clarify that "Jebus" is the ancient name for Jerusalem, which at this time was still inhabited by the Jebusites. The journey from Bethlehem to this point was about six miles. This geographical detail sets the stage for the tragic events that will unfold just outside this significant city.
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19th Century
Anglican
Jebus, which is Jerusalem. —See Judges 1:8; Joshua 15:8.
Saddled. —Rather, loaded (Vul…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the man would not tarry that night He was determined upon his journey; he perceived there was no end of the soli…
Presbyterian
The three remaining chapters of this book contain a very sad history of the wickedness of the men of Gibeah, in Benjamin. The righteous Lord permit…
