Judges 19:13
New International Version
He added, “Come, let’s try to reach Gibeah or Ramah and spend the night in one of those places.”

New Living Translation
Come on, let’s try to get as far as Gibeah or Ramah, and we’ll spend the night in one of those towns.”

English Standard Version
And he said to his young man, “Come and let us draw near to one of these places and spend the night at Gibeah or at Ramah.”

Berean Standard Bible
He continued, “Come, let us try to reach one of these towns to spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

King James Bible
And he said unto his servant, Come, and let us draw near to one of these places to lodge all night, in Gibeah, or in Ramah.

New King James Version
So he said to his servant, “Come, let us draw near to one of these places, and spend the night in Gibeah or in Ramah.”

New American Standard Bible
And he said to his servant, “Come, and let’s approach one of these places; and we will spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

NASB 1995
He said to his servant, “Come and let us approach one of these places; and we will spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

NASB 1977
And he said to his servant, “Come and let us approach one of these places; and we will spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he said to his young man, “Come and let us draw near to one of these places; and we will spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

Amplified Bible
And he said to his servant, “Come and let us approach one of these places: and we will spend the night in Gibeah or in Ramah.”

Christian Standard Bible
“Come on,” he said, “let’s try to reach one of these places and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Come on,” he said, “let’s try to reach one of these places and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

American Standard Version
And he said unto his servant, Come and let us draw near to one of these places; and we will lodge in Gibeah, or in Ramah.

Contemporary English Version
or maybe we can even reach Ramah before dark."

English Revised Version
And he said unto his servant, Come and let us draw near to one of these places; and we will lodge in Gibeah, or in Ramah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He told his servant, "Let's go someplace else. We'll spend the night either at Gibeah or Ramah."

International Standard Version
He also told his servant, "Come on, let's go to one of these places and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah."

Majority Standard Bible
He continued, ?Come, let us try to reach one of these towns to spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.?

NET Bible
He said to his servant, "Come on, we will go into one of the other towns and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah."

New Heart English Bible
He said to his servant, "Come and let us try to reach one of those places and we will spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to his servant, Come, and let us draw near to one of these places to lodge all night, in Gibeah, or in Ramah.

World English Bible
He said to his servant, “Come and let’s draw near to one of these places; and we will lodge in Gibeah, or in Ramah.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he says to his young man, “Come, and we draw near to one of the places, and have lodged in Gibeah, or in Ramah.”

Young's Literal Translation
And he saith to his young man, 'Come, and we draw near to one of the places, and have lodged in Gibeah, or in Ramah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say to his boy, Go, and we will come near to one of the places and lodge in Gibeah or in Ramah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when I shall come thither, we will lodge there, or at least in the city of Rama.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when I will have arrived there, we will lodge in that place, or at least in the city of Ramah.”

New American Bible
Come,” he said to his servant, “let us make for some other place and spend the night in either Gibeah or Ramah.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then he said to his servant, “Come, let us try to reach one of these places, and spend the night at Gibeah or at Ramah.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said to his servant, Come, let us draw near to one of these places to lodge the night in Gibeah, or in Ramtha.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his Master said to him, “Come, we will come to another of the regions and we will spend the night in Gabah or in Ramtha”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he said unto his servant: 'Come and let us draw near to one of these places; and we will lodge in Gibeah, or in Ramah.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he said to his young man, Come, and let us draw nigh to one of the places, and we will lodge in Gabaa or in Rama.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Levite and His Concubine
12But his master replied, “We will not turn aside to the city of foreigners, where there are no Israelites. We will go on to Gibeah.” 13He continued, “Come, let us try to reach one of these towns to spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.” 14So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.…

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.

Joshua 9:3-15
But the people of Gibeon, having heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, / acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. / They put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy. ...

Judges 20:4-5
So the Levite, the husband of the murdered woman, answered: “I and my concubine came to Gibeah in Benjamin to spend the night. / And during the night, the men of Gibeah rose up against me and surrounded the house. They intended to kill me, but they abused my concubine, and she died.

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.

1 Samuel 28:7-8
Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor,” his servants replied. / So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.”

2 Samuel 12:1-4
Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, “There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor. / The rich man had a great number of sheep and cattle, / but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. ...

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.”

2 Kings 6:19-20
And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. / When they had entered Samaria, Elisha said, “O LORD, open the eyes of these men that they may see.” Then the LORD opened their eyes, and they looked around and discovered that they were in Samaria.

Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

Hosea 9:9
They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins.

Matthew 10:11-14
Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ...

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Luke 9:52-56
He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. / But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. / When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” ...

Luke 10:10-12
But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare, / ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’ / I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.

Luke 10:33-34
But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to his servant, Come, and let us draw near to one of these places to lodge all night, in Gibeah, or in Ramah.

Gibeah

Joshua 18:25,26,28
Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth, …

1 Samuel 10:26
And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.

Isaiah 10:29
They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.

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Judges 19
1. A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine
16. 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














Come, let us try to reach one of these places and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah
Come
The invitation "Come" is a call to action, a directive that suggests urgency and purpose. In the Hebrew context, the word often implies movement towards a goal or destination. It is a common biblical invitation, reminiscent of God's call to His people to follow His ways. Here, it reflects the Levite's desire to find a safe haven for the night, emphasizing the need for community and fellowship in times of uncertainty.

let us try to reach
This phrase indicates a sense of determination and effort. The Hebrew root suggests an attempt or endeavor, highlighting the uncertainty and potential difficulty of the journey. It reflects the human condition of striving towards a goal, often amidst challenges. Spiritually, it can be seen as a metaphor for the Christian journey towards righteousness and the Kingdom of God, requiring perseverance and faith.

one of these places
The reference to "one of these places" suggests options and choices. In the biblical narrative, choices often reflect moral and spiritual decisions. The Levite's decision-making process here can be seen as a reflection of the broader human experience of discerning God's will and choosing the right path. It underscores the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions.

and spend the night
The phrase "and spend the night" indicates a temporary stay, a pause in the journey. In biblical times, hospitality was a sacred duty, and finding a place to rest was crucial for travelers. This reflects the transient nature of life and the need for rest and refuge, both physically and spiritually. It serves as a reminder of God's provision and the rest He offers to His people.

in Gibeah or Ramah
Gibeah and Ramah were towns in the territory of Benjamin. Gibeah, in particular, is significant in the biblical narrative for the events that follow in Judges 19, which highlight the moral decay and lawlessness of the time. The mention of these towns sets the stage for the unfolding account and serves as a geographical and historical marker. It reminds readers of the importance of place in God's redemptive history and the consequences of turning away from His commandments.

(13) Or in Ramah.--This town, now el-Ram, is only two miles beyond Gibeah. The two places are often mentioned together (Hosea 5:8). The Levite is naturally anxious to push on homewards as fast as he can. Perhaps he knew that Gibeah did not bear a good character, and that it would be better to get as far as Ramah if possible. In countries where there are no public inns, each town and village gets a character of its own from the reports of travellers.

Verse 13. - Ramah (ha-Ramah, the height). Now er-Ram, less than an hour's journey from Gibeah, both being about equi-distant from Jerusalem.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He continued,
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Come,
לְךָ֥‪‬‪‬ (lə·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

let us try to reach
וְנִקְרְבָ֖ה (wə·niq·rə·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

one
בְּאַחַ֣ד (bə·’a·ḥaḏ)
Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 259: United, one, first

of these towns
הַמְּקֹמ֑וֹת (ham·mə·qō·mō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

to spend the night
וְלַ֥נּוּ (wə·lan·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate

in Gibeah
בַגִּבְעָ֖ה (ḇag·giḇ·‘āh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1390: Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine

or
א֥וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

Ramah.”
בָרָמָֽה׃ (ḇā·rā·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7414: Ramah -- 'height', the name of several places in Israel


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