Judges 19:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it.”
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Read Full Chapter →With the day nearly gone, the servant suggests they stop for the night in the Jebusite city.
What Does Judges 19:11 Mean?
As they pass Jebus the daylight is nearly spent, and the servant, sensible of the hour, urges his master to turn in and lodge there for the night. It is a practical suggestion, born of the simple fact that darkness is falling and a city stands near at hand. The servant speaks with the deference of one who serves but also with the wisdom of one who sees the danger of the open road at night.
Sometimes the humblest voice in the room speaks the wisest counsel, and the servant's instinct to seek shelter sooner rather than later was, as events will show, the safer path. Scripture frequently honors wisdom from unexpected quarters, reminding us not to despise good advice because of who offers it. Yet the master will overrule him for reasons that seem honorable, and the story turns on that choice. The reader is left to ponder how often the right counsel comes to us in a plain voice we are tempted to pass by.
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What does Judges 19:11 mean?
With the day nearly gone, the servant suggests they stop for the night in the Jebusite city.