Post by Ben on Jun 17, 2014 16:30:17 GMT
"But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him. And when they were by Jebus, the day was far spent; and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn in into this city of the Jebusites, and lodge in it. And his master said unto him, We will not turn aside hither into the city of a stranger, that is not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah." (Judges 19:10-12)
At this time, the Jerusalem was not a city of Israel. The reason why is recorded in Joshua 15.
"As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day." (Joshua 15:63)
It would not be until the reign of king David that Jebus would finally be overthrown and become a city of Israel.
"And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David. And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David." (1 Chronicles 11:4-7)
Probably the earliest reference to Jerusalem is in Genesis 14:18, when Abram is met by Melchizedek. It seems likely that Salem is another name for Jerusalem. Certainly seems fitting, as Christ will reign in Jerusalem as a king and priest after the order of Melchizedek.
"And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God." (Genesis 14:18)
At this time, the Jerusalem was not a city of Israel. The reason why is recorded in Joshua 15.
"As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day." (Joshua 15:63)
It would not be until the reign of king David that Jebus would finally be overthrown and become a city of Israel.
"And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David. And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David." (1 Chronicles 11:4-7)
Probably the earliest reference to Jerusalem is in Genesis 14:18, when Abram is met by Melchizedek. It seems likely that Salem is another name for Jerusalem. Certainly seems fitting, as Christ will reign in Jerusalem as a king and priest after the order of Melchizedek.
"And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God." (Genesis 14:18)