Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But, unwilling to stay another night, the man left and went toward Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine. New Living Translation But this time the man was determined to leave. So he took his two saddled donkeys and his concubine and headed in the direction of Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). English Standard Version But the man would not spend the night. He rose up and departed and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a couple of saddled donkeys, and his concubine was with him. Berean Standard Bible But 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version However, the man was not willing to spend that night; so he rose and departed, and came opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). With him were the two saddled donkeys; his concubine was also with him. New American Standard Bible But the man was unwilling to spend the night, so he got up and left, and came to a place opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And with him was a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him. NASB 1995 But the man was not willing to spend the night, so he arose and departed and came to a place opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him. NASB 1977 But the man was not willing to spend the night, so he arose and departed and came to a place opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him. Legacy Standard Bible But the man was not willing to spend the night, so he arose and went and came to a place before Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him. Amplified Bible But the man was not willing to stay the night; so he got up and left and came to a place opposite Jebus (that is Jerusalem). With him were two saddled donkeys [and his servant] and his concubine. Christian Standard Bible But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up, departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem ). The man had his two saddled donkeys and his concubine with him. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up, departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). The man had his two saddled donkeys and his concubine with him. American Standard Version But the man would not tarry 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 asses saddled; his concubine also was with him. Contemporary English Version But the Levite decided not to spend the night there again. He had the saddles put on his two donkeys, then he and his wife and servant traveled as far as Jebus, which is now called Jerusalem. English Revised Version But the man would not tarry 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 asses saddled; his concubine also was with him. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the Levite refused to spend another night. He left and traveled as far as Jebus (now called Jerusalem). He had with him two saddled donkeys and his concubine. International Standard Version Because the man was unwilling to spend the night, he got up, left, and arrived opposite Jebus (now known as Jerusalem). He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys, along with his mistress. Majority Standard Bible But 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. NET Bible But the man did not want to stay another night. He left and traveled as far as Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys and his concubine. New Heart English Bible But the man wouldn't stay that night, but he rose up and departed, and went toward Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a couple of saddled donkeys, and his secondary wife and his servant were with him. Webster's Bible Translation But the man would not tarry that night, but he arose and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him. World English Bible But the man wouldn’t stay that night, but he rose up and went near Jebus (also called Jerusalem). With him were a couple of saddled donkeys. His concubine also was with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the man has not been willing to lodge all night, and he rises, and goes, and comes in until [he is] opposite Jebus (it [is] Jerusalem), and a couple of saddled donkeys [are] with him; and his concubine [is] with him. Young's Literal Translation And the man hath not been willing to lodge all night, and he riseth, and goeth, and cometh in till over-against Jebus (It is Jerusalem), and with him are a couple of asses saddled; and his concubine is with him. Smith's Literal Translation And the man was not willing to lodge, and he will rise and go, and, come even to the front of Jebus; this is Jerusalem: and with him a pair of asses saddled, and his concubine with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHis son in law would not consent to his words: but forthwith went forward and came over against Jebus, which by another name is called Jerusalem, leading with him two asses laden, and his concubine. Catholic Public Domain Version His son-in-law was not willing to agree to his words. Instead, he immediately continued on, and he arrived opposite Jebus, which by another name is called Jerusalem, leading with him two donkeys carrying burdens, and his mate. New American Bible The man, however, refused to stay another night; he and his concubine set out with a pair of saddled donkeys, and traveled until they came opposite Jebus, which is Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version But the man would not spend the night; he got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a couple of saddled donkeys, and his concubine was with him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came opposite Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses with burdens, and his concubine also was with him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the man did not choose to lodge, and he arose and he went on and he arrived next to Yebus, which is Jerusalem, and two donkeys with him while carrying cargo, and his concubine with him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the man would not tarry 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 asses saddled; his concubine also was with him. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the man would not lodge there, but he arose and departed, and came to the part opposite Jebus, (this is Jerusalem,) and there was with him a pair of asses saddled, and his concubine was with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Levite and His Concubine…9When the man got up to depart with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Look, the day is drawing to a close. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, that your heart may be merry. Then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey home.” 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.”… 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. ... Luke 24:28-29 As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. / But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. 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. Mark 6:11 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.” Acts 16:15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. Acts 9:43 And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon. 1 Samuel 9:9-10 (Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.) / “Good,” said Saul to his servant. “Come, let us go.” So they set out for the city where the man of God was. 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 Kings 13:7-10 Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.” / But the man of God replied, “If you were to give me half your possessions, I still would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water in this place. / For this is what I was commanded by the word of the LORD: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came.’” ... 2 Kings 4:8-10 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining. 3 John 1:5-8 Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. / They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. / For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. ... Treasury of Scripture 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. over against. Judges 1:8 Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire. Joshua 15:8,63 And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward: … Joshua 18:28 And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, which is Jerusalem, Gibeath, and Kirjath; fourteen cities with their villages. This is the inheritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. Jump to Previous Arrived Asses Concubine Couple Departed Donkeys Jebus Jerusalem Kept Lodge Night Opposite Over-Against Pair Ready Riseth Rose Saddled Spend Tarry Travelling Unwilling Willing Wouldn'tJump to Next Arrived Asses Concubine Couple Departed Donkeys Jebus Jerusalem Kept Lodge Night Opposite Over-Against Pair Ready Riseth Rose Saddled Spend Tarry Travelling Unwilling Willing Wouldn'tJudges 19 1. A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine16. 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 But the man was unwilling to spend the night This phrase highlights the Levite's determination and urgency. In the Hebrew context, the word for "unwilling" (לֹא אָבָה, lo avah) suggests a firm decision or refusal. This decision reflects a deeper narrative of urgency and perhaps divine prompting, as the Levite is on a mission to retrieve his concubine. Historically, this reflects the cultural norms of hospitality and travel during the time of the Judges, where staying overnight in a city was often necessary due to the dangers of travel after dark. So he got up and departed And he came to a place opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem) With him were the two saddled donkeys and his concubine Saddled.--Rather, loaded (Vulg., onustos). Verse 10. - Jebus. See Judges 1:21, note. Jerusalem is numbered among Joshua's conquests at Joshua 10:23; Joshua 12:10. But from this verse it would appear that the Israelite population had withdrawn and left the city to be entirely occupied by the Jebusites, who held it till the time of David (2 Samuel 5:6). Jerusalem is only about two hours from Bethlehem.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the manהָאִישׁ֙ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person was unwilling וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to spend the night. לָל֔וּן (lā·lūn) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate He got up וַיָּ֣קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and departed, וַיֵּ֗לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and arrived וַיָּבֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go opposite נֹ֣כַח (nō·ḵaḥ) Preposition Strong's 5227: The front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of Jebus יְב֔וּס (yə·ḇūs) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2982: Jebus -- an early name of Jerusalem (that is, הִ֖יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Jerusalem), יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel with וְעִמּ֗וֹ (wə·‘im·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with his two צֶ֤מֶד (ṣe·meḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6776: A couple, pair saddled חֲבוּשִׁ֔ים (ḥă·ḇū·šîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 2280: To wrap firmly, to stop, to rule donkeys חֲמוֹרִים֙ (ḥă·mō·w·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2543: A male ass and his concubine. וּפִילַגְשׁ֖וֹ (ū·p̄î·laḡ·šōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6370: A concubine, a paramour Links Judges 19:10 NIVJudges 19:10 NLT Judges 19:10 ESV Judges 19:10 NASB Judges 19:10 KJV Judges 19:10 BibleApps.com Judges 19:10 Biblia Paralela Judges 19:10 Chinese Bible Judges 19:10 French Bible Judges 19:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 19:10 But the man wouldn't stay that night (Jd Judg. 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