KJV ORIGINAL
And his master said unto him, We will not turn aside hither into the city of a stranger, that is not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
His master replied, 'We won't stop here in this foreign city where people who aren't Israelites live. Instead, we'll continue on to Gibeah.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Levite is refusing to stay in a non-Israelite city, preferring to travel further to find lodging among his own people in Gibeah.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the time of the Judges when Israel had no king and everyone did what seemed right to them. The Levite was traveling with his concubine and servant, seeking safe lodging for the night. Ironically, he thought he'd be safer among fellow Israelites in Gibeah than among foreigners, but Gibeah would prove to be the site of horrific violence.
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