Judges 19:13
WEB · Bible Passage
Bible Text
He said to his servant, Come and let us draw near to one of these places; and we will lodge in Gibeah, or in Ramah.
No explanation yet for this passage
Ask Explain Bible AI and get a full explanation of Judges 19:13 from a Reformed theological perspective.
Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageMaps for this passage
Historical maps are public-domain atlas plates, digitized by Wikimedia Commons.
Bethlehem was the Levite’s starting point in Judah; Jebus (Jerusalem) was a nearby Jebusite city, while Gibeah and Ramah were Israelite towns in Benjamin. In seeking lodging at Gibeah or Ramah rather than Jebus, the travelers’ choice sets the scene for Israel’s later covenantal and moral collapse.
Places in this passage
Judges 19:13 mentions Bethlehem, Egypt, Gibeah, Jebus, Jerusalem and Ramah.
Place data & photos: OpenBible.info (CC BY). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.