Judges 19:12

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And his master said unto him, We will not turn aside hither into the city of a stranger, that is not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah.

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Interpretation

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

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This thought runs through Judges 19:10-14.

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

Glossary

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).
Gibeah Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel el Ful.