KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He said to his servant, 'Come on, let's go to one of these nearby towns to spend the night—either Gibeah or Ramah.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The traveler is telling his servant they need to find a place to stay for the night in one of two nearby towns.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the time of the Judges when Israel had no king and people did what seemed right to them. A Levite and his servant were traveling through the territory of Benjamin, looking for overnight lodging. Both Gibeah and Ramah were cities in Benjamin, with Gibeah being closer but having a reputation that would soon prove dangerous.
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