Judges 19:14
New International Version
So they went on, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.

New Living Translation
So they went on. The sun was setting as they came to Gibeah, a town in the land of Benjamin,

English Standard Version
So they passed on and went their way. And the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin,

Berean Standard Bible
So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.

King James Bible
And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.

New King James Version
And they passed by and went their way; and the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.

New American Standard Bible
So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.

NASB 1995
So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.

NASB 1977
So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they passed along and went their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah which belongs to Benjamin.

Amplified Bible
So they passed by and went on their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah, which belongs to [the tribe of] Benjamin,

Christian Standard Bible
So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.

American Standard Version
So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.

Contemporary English Version
They walked on and reached Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin just after sunset.

English Revised Version
So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they went on. It was sunset by the time they arrived at Gibeah. (Gibeah belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.)

Good News Translation
So they passed by Jebus and continued on their way. It was sunset when they came to Gibeah in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin.

International Standard Version
So they continued on their way, and the sun set on them near Gibeah, which is part of Benjamin's territorial allotment.

Majority Standard Bible
So they continued on their journey, and the sun set as they neared Gibeah in Benjamin.

NET Bible
So they traveled on, and the sun went down when they were near Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin.

New Heart English Bible
So they passed on and went their way; and the sun set on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.

World English Bible
So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they pass over, and go on, and the sun goes in on them near Gibeah, which is of Benjamin;

Young's Literal Translation
And they pass over, and go on, and the sun goeth in upon them near Gibeah, which is to Benjamin;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will pass over and will go; and the sun will go down to them near Gibeah which is to Benjamin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So they passed by Jebus, and went on their journey, and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gabaa, which is in the tribe of Benjamin:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, they passed by Jebus, and continuing on, they undertook the journey. But the sun went down on them when they were near Gibeah, which is of the tribe of Benjamin.

New American Bible
So they continued on their way until the sun set on them when they were opposite Gibeah of Benjamin.

New Revised Standard Version
So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down on them near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were near Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they passed on and they went, and the sun set on them on the side of Gabah of Benyamin
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they passed by and went on, and the sun went down upon them near to Gabaa, which is in Benjamin.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Levite and His Concubine
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. 15They stopped to go in and lodge in Gibeah. The Levite went in and sat down in the city square, but no one would take them into his home for the night.…

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.

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.

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 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.

Genesis 24:11-14
As evening approached, he made the camels kneel down near the well outside the town at the time when the women went out to draw water. / “O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. / Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. ...

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? ...

Genesis 19:15-17
At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” / But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. / As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!”

Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Genesis 18:16-19
When the men got up to leave, they looked out over Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them off. / And the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do? / Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed. ...

1 Samuel 9:11-13
And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?” / “Yes, he is ahead of you,” they answered. “Hurry now, for today he has come to the city because the people have a sacrifice on the high place. / As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”

Luke 9:52-53
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.

Genesis 19:6-8
Lot went outside to meet them, shutting the door behind him. / “Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing! / Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them to you, and you can do to them as you please. But do not do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof.”

1 Kings 13:14-16
and went after the man of God. He found him sitting under an oak tree and asked, “Are you the man of God who came from Judah?” “I am,” he replied. / So the prophet said to the man of God, “Come home with me and eat some bread.” / But the man replied, “I cannot go home with you, and I will not eat bread or drink water with you in this place.

Mark 6:10-11
And He told them, “When you enter a house, stay there until you leave that area. / 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.”

Genesis 24:31-33
“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” / So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions. / Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down on them when they were by Gibeah, which belongs to Benjamin.

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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














So they continued on their journey
This phrase indicates a deliberate progression in the narrative. The Hebrew root for "continued" is "עָבַר" (avar), which often implies crossing over or passing through. This suggests not just physical movement but a transition or progression in the story. The journey motif is significant in biblical literature, often symbolizing a spiritual or moral quest. Here, it sets the stage for the unfolding events in Gibeah, highlighting the travelers' determination and the unfolding of God's providential plan.

and the sun set
The setting of the sun is a critical time marker in biblical narratives, often indicating the end of a day and the onset of night, which can symbolize danger or moral ambiguity. In the Hebrew context, "שָׁקַע" (shaqa) is used for "set," emphasizing the natural order and the passage of time. The setting sun foreshadows the darkness, both literal and metaphorical, that the travelers will soon encounter in Gibeah, reminding readers of the vulnerability and uncertainty that night brings.

as they neared Gibeah
Gibeah, a town in the territory of Benjamin, holds significant historical and scriptural importance. The Hebrew name "גִּבְעָה" (Giv'ah) means "hill," indicating its geographical feature. Gibeah's mention here is ominous, as it is the setting for the subsequent tragic events. Historically, Gibeah was known for its association with King Saul, but in this context, it becomes a place of moral decline and societal failure, serving as a backdrop for the narrative's exploration of Israel's spiritual state.

in Benjamin
The tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, is highlighted here. The Hebrew "בִּנְיָמִין" (Binyamin) means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Benjamin's location and its role in Israel's history are significant. This tribe's involvement in the events of Judges 19 underscores the internal strife and moral decay within Israel. The narrative challenges the reader to reflect on the responsibilities and failures of the tribes in upholding God's covenant.

(14) The sun went down upon them.--They were evidently reluctant to stop at Gibeah; but it was dangerous to travel after dark, and the twilight in Palestine is very brief.

Which belongeth to Benjamin.--There were many other Gibeahs in Palestine, and for that reason Jibah and el-Jib are common names.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So they continued
וַיֵּלֵ֑כוּ (way·yê·lê·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

on their journey,
וַיַּעַבְר֖וּ (way·ya·‘aḇ·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

and the sun
הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ (haš·še·meš)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement

set
וַתָּבֹ֤א (wat·tā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

as they neared
אֵ֥צֶל (’ê·ṣel)
Preposition
Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity

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

in Benjamin.
לְבִנְיָמִֽן׃ (lə·ḇin·yā·min)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites


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