Tired, worn, and weary from their long journey, they were jostled by the crowd in the narrow streets of the city.

Applying to various places for lodging, at each place they were turned away; until finally they found a location where they could sleep in a stall with the cattle.

And they retired for the night's repose.
[140]Over the brow of the hill, in the field once owned by Boaz and gleaned by the beautiful Ruth, the faithful shepherds were watching their sheep.

According to custom, they had four watches during the night.

Some would watch while the others slept.
[141]The earthly stage is now set.