Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Judges 19:16 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Judges 19:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 19 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And, 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.”
Judges 19:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Judges 19:16
And, 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. This verse introduces the narrative's tragic hero—an old man (ish zaqen, אִישׁ זָקֵן) returning from field work at evening. The narrator emphasizes he is from Ephraim, not a native Benjamite, making him a fellow sojourner (gar, גָּר) with the Levite. This detail is theologically significant: only a sojourner, an outsider, shows covenant hospitality in Israel.The contrast "he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the plac...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Judges 19:16
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“to his labor until the evening.”
“when there was no king in Israel”
“whether he eats little or much; but the abundance of the rich will not allow him to sleep.”
“but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.”
“but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.”
“we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”
“and get your fields ready. Afterwards”
“which belongs to Benjamin.”
“working with his hands the thing that is good”
“and to do your own business”