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Luke 10:30

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 10:30

Verse 30 of 42

Scripture focus

And Jesus answering said, A certain [man] went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded [him], and departed, leaving [him] half dead.

Luke 10:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 10:30

Theological / Devotional

A certain man. This was an actual incident (DA 499), one, probably, that was current news in Jericho, the home of the priest and the Levite involved in the incident (see on vs. 25, 31). Both of these men were present upon this occasion (DA 499).

Down from Jerusalem. “Down” is the correct word to describe the descent from Jerusalem, about 2,600 ft. (792 m.) above sea level, to Jericho, about 700 ft. (213 m.) below sea level. The main road from Jerusalem to Jericho follows the Wadi Qelt down through a portion of the dry, barren, uninhabited hills of the Wilderness of Judah. At one point the Wadi Qelt narrows into a rocky defile that from time immemorial has been the haunt of robbers. The entire region, with its many caves and rocks, provides a perfect hideout for outlaws.

Stripped him. This band of robbers seems to have been extremely vicious.

Wounded. Perhaps because he attempted to resist.

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