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.
But the man refused to stay another night. He got up and left, and traveled toward Jebus (which is Jerusalem). He had with him two loaded donkeys and his concubine.
This verse shows a Levite deciding to leave his father-in-law's house and travel toward Jerusalem with his concubine and their belongings.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the time of the Judges, before Israel had a king, when 'everyone did what was right in their own eyes.' Jerusalem was still called Jebus at this time and was controlled by the Jebusites, not yet conquered by the Israelites. The man was a Levite (a religious leader) traveling with his concubine, which was a common but secondary form of marriage in ancient times.
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