And they passed on and went their way; and the sun went down upon them when they were by Gibeah, which belongeth to Benjamin.
So they continued on their journey, and the sun was setting as they reached Gibeah, which was in the territory of Benjamin.
The travelers arrived at the town of Gibeah in Benjamin's territory just as night was falling.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which describes a chaotic period in Israel's history after the conquest of Canaan, the nation lacked a central king and often fell into moral and social disorder. This specific verse occurs during the story of a Levite traveling with his concubine toward the hill country of Ephraim, and they reach Gibeah, a town in the territory of Benjamin, as evening approaches. The setting highlights the dangers of travel and the lack of hospitality in that era, foreshadowing tragic events that unfold due to the society's moral failings.
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