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Judges 19:18 · KJV

"And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-judah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Beth-lehem-judah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites.
17And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw a wayfaring man in the street of the city: and the old man said, Whither goest thou? and whence comest thou?
18And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-judah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Beth-lehem-judah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house.
19Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing.
20And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does hospitality mean to you?

2

How do you respond when you feel unwelcome?

3

When have you experienced a lack of support in your journey?

Life Application

hospitality

Consider how you can be more welcoming to others in your home or community. Reflect on the importance of offering help to those in need.

community

Think about the role of community in your life. How can you contribute to a more supportive environment for others?

Places in This Verse

Beth-lehem-judah(Bethlehem today)

Bethlehem is known as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. It was a small town with significant historical and religious importance.

mount Ephraim

Mount Ephraim is a region in Israel that was part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Ephraim. It is characterized by its hilly terrain.

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