Questions and Answers
In those days what did Israel not have (Judg 19:1)?
What did the Levite take from Bethlehem in Judah (Judg 19:1)?
Where was the Levite who had the Bethlehem concubine originally from (Judg 19:1)?
How long had the concubine deserted the Levite in her return home to Bethlehem (Judg 19:2)?
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How was the Levite greeted at the home of his concubine (Judg 19:3)?
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Who welcomed the Levite at the home of his concubine at Bethlehem (Judg 19:4)?
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What did the father-in-law request that the Levite do before he left on the fourth day (Judg 19:5)?
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Who persuaded the Levite to stay an extra night at his concubine's home (Judg 19:7)?
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On the fifth day what did the father-in-law attempt to do (Judg 19:9)?
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Where did the Levite refuse to go after he left his father-in-law's (Judg 19:10)?
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Jebus is another name for which city (Judg 19:10)?
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Who suggested staying in the city of the Jebusites (Judg 19:11)?
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Why did the Levite refuse to go into Jebus (Judg 19:12)?
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Where did the Levite want to go rather than Jebus (Judg 19:13)?
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What initially happened when the Levite reached Gibeah (Judg 19:15)?
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When the Levite reached Gibeah where did he initially go (Judg 19:15)?
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Who approached the Levite in the city square (Judg 19:17)?
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Where was the old man of Gibeah who invited the Levite home originally from (Judg 19:18)?
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Where did the Levite tell the old man he was going (Judg 19:18)?
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What did the Levite need from the old man (Judg 19:19)?
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What did the old man of Gibeah warn the Levite about (Judg 19:20)?
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What was the first thing the old man did for the Levite (Judg 19:21)?
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Study Notes
Background Context
- Judges 19 is set in a time when Israel lacked centralized leadership, specifically a king.
Key Characters
- A Levite from Ephraim and his concubine from Bethlehem in Judah play central roles.
- The Levite's concubine leaves him for four months, returning to her father’s house.
Levite's Journey
- The Levite travels to Bethlehem to retrieve his concubine and is warmly welcomed by her father.
- The father-in-law encourages the Levite to stay longer, providing hospitality.
Travel to Gibeah
- After delays, the Levite decides to leave, refusing to travel to Jebus (Jerusalem) due to fears of encountering non-Israelites.
- He opts for Gibeah instead, seeking refuge there.
Reception in Gibeah
- Upon arrival, the Levite and his concubine find no one willing to provide them shelter; they initially stop in the city square.
- An old man from Ephraim, residing in Gibeah, eventually offers them a place to stay.
Warnings and Customs
- The old man warns the Levite against staying in the city square at night due to potential danger.
- The Levite and the old man share a meal, and hospitality norms like washing feet and caring for the animals are observed.
Themes and Motifs
- The narrative highlights themes of hospitality, safety in unfamiliar places, and the social dynamics of ancient Israelite society.
- Demonstrates the moral decline and lawlessness present during the period of the judges in Israel.
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Test your knowledge on Judges Chapter 19 with these flashcard MC questions. This quiz covers key events and characters, including the mention of the Levite and his concubine. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand this biblical passage.
