Judges 19:11

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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.

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Interpretation

This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of apostasy and deliverance in Judges.

Read with

This thought runs through Judges 19:10-14.

Judges 19:10 Judges 19:11 Judges 19:12 Judges 19:13 Judges 19:14

Glossary

Jebus Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).