Judges 19:10

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.

Cross-reference

In Judges 19:11, the servant's suggestion to stay in Jebus directly follows the arrival described here, advancing the narrative.

Judges 1:21 Historical context

In Judges 1:21, Benjamin fails to drive out Jebusites — directly explains why Jebus is still foreign in this story.

Judges 1:8 Contrast

In Judges 1:8, Judah captures Jerusalem — but here it's still called Jebus, showing incomplete conquest.

Joshua 15:63 Historical context

In Joshua 15:63, Jebusites still dwell in Jerusalem — explains why the Levite avoids the foreign city.

In 1 Chronicles 11:4, Jebus is identified as Jerusalem, confirming the location mentioned here.

In 2 Samuel 5:6, David later conquers Jebus from the Jebusites — a future event contrasting with its current foreign status.

Joshua 15:8 Parallel

In Joshua 15:8, the boundary of Judah passes south of Jebus — same geographical reference.

In Joshua 18:28, Jebus is listed among Benjamin's cities — same location in tribal allotment.