Judges 19:12 net — But his master said to him,“We should not stop at a foreign city where non-Israelites live. We will travel on to Gibeah…

NET Bible

"But his master said to him,“We should not stop at a foreign city where non-Israelites live. We will travel on to Gibeah.”"

— Judges 19:12, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Judges 19:12 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Judges 19 — Context

9

When the man got ready to leave with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him,“Look! The day is almost over! Stay another night! Since the day is over, stay another night here and have a good time. You can get up early tomorrow and start your trip home.”

10

But the man did not want to stay another night. He left and traveled as far as Jebus(that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys and his concubine.

11

When they got near Jebus, it was getting quite late and the servant said to his master,“Come on, let’s stop at this Jebusite city and spend the night in it.”

12

But his master said to him,“We should not stop at a foreign city where non-Israelites live. We will travel on to Gibeah.”

13

He said to his servant,“Come on, we will go into one of the other towns and spend the night in Gibeah or Ramah.”

14

So they traveled on, and the sun went down when they were near Gibeah in the territory of Benjamin.

15

They stopped there and decided to spend the night in Gibeah. They came into the city and sat down in the town square, but no one invited them to spend the night.

Judges 19:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Judges 19:12 say?
Judges 19:12 in the NET Bible reads: “But his master said to him,“We should not stop at a foreign city where non-Israelites live. We will travel on to Gibeah.””
Where is Judges 19:12 in the Bible?
Judges 19:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 19, verse 12.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 19:12.
What translation should I read Judges 19:12 in?
Judges 19:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 19:12?
Judges 19:12 reads (NET): “But his master said to him,“We should not stop at a foreign city where non-Israelites live. We will travel on to Gibeah.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2