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.
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 traveler is telling his servant they need to find a place to stay for the night in one of two nearby towns.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, this verse is set during a chaotic period in Israel's history after the conquest of Canaan, when the tribes lacked a central king and often acted on their own impulses rather than following God's laws. A Levite traveling with his concubine and servant is deciding where to stop for the night, mentioning the towns of Gibeah and Ramah as potential safe places. This moment is part of a larger narrative that exposes the moral corruption and lack of hospitality in Israelite society, leading to tragic events that underscore the need for righteous leadership.
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