The Church Fathers on this verse

Judges 19:10Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

His son in law would not consent to his words: but forthwith went forward, and came over against Jebus, which by another name is called Jerusalem, leading with him two asses loaden, and his concubine.

Douay-Rheims

וְלֹֽא־אָבָ֤ה הָאִישׁ֙ לָל֔וּן וַיָּ֣קָם וַיֵּ֗לֶךְ וַיָּבֹא֙ עַד־נֹ֣כַח יְב֔וּס הִ֖יא יְרוּשָׁלָ֑͏ִם וְעִמּ֗וֹ צֶ֤מֶד חֲמוֹרִים֙ חֲבוּשִׁ֔ים וּפִילַגְשׁ֖וֹ עִמּֽוֹ׃

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The Church Fathers on this verse

2 Church Fathers comment on this verse

Jerome of Stridon

4th centuryChurch Father

Our faith finds its foundation in this land and within this city. The three designations reflect the doctrine of the Trinity: Iebus, Salim, and Jerusalem. The initial name signifies 'trampled down,' the second embodies 'peace,' and the third represents 'the vision of peace.'

Ambrose of Milan

4th centuryChurch Father

He began his journey filled with joy in his heart, having found his cherished one. With a servant by his side, he walked briskly as the sun began to set, while his wife rode on a donkey. The husband felt no weariness; instead, he was invigorated by the fulfillment of his longing. As he made his way, he engaged in conversation with both his wife and the servant.

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