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
During the time of the Judges, Israel was a loose confederation of tribes without a central king, struggling to fully conquer and settle the Promised Land amid conflicts with Canaanite groups. In this story, a Levite is traveling with his concubine and two donkeys, choosing not to stay overnight in Jebus, known today as Jerusalem, because it was still controlled by the Jebusites, a non-Israelite people. This reflects the ongoing tensions and incomplete occupation of the land as described in the biblical narrative.
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