Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version His father-in-law, the woman’s father, prevailed on him to stay; so he remained with him three days, eating and drinking, and sleeping there. New Living Translation Her father urged him to stay awhile, so he stayed three days, eating, drinking, and sleeping there. English Standard Version And his father-in-law, the girl’s father, made him stay, and he remained with him three days. So they ate and drank and spent the night there. Berean Standard Bible His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there. King James Bible And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there. New King James Version Now his father-in-law, the young woman’s father, detained him; and he stayed with him three days. So they ate and drank and lodged there. New American Standard Bible His father-in-law, the girl’s father, prevailed upon him, and he remained with him for three days. So they ate and drank and stayed there. NASB 1995 His father-in-law, the girl’s father, detained him; and he remained with him three days. So they ate and drank and lodged there. NASB 1977 And his father-in-law, the girl’s father, detained him; and he remained with him three days. So they ate and drank and lodged there. Legacy Standard Bible And his father-in-law, the girl’s father, prevailed upon him; and he remained with him three days. So they ate and drank and spent the night there. Amplified Bible So his father-in-law, the girl’s father, detained him; and he stayed there with him for three days. So they ate and drank, and he lodged there. Christian Standard Bible His father-in-law, the girl’s father, detained him, and he stayed with him for three days. They ate, drank, and spent the nights there. Holman Christian Standard Bible His father-in-law, the girl’s father, detained him, and he stayed with him for three days. They ate, drank, and spent the nights there. American Standard Version And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there. Contemporary English Version and did not want him to leave. So the man stayed three days, eating and drinking with his father-in-law. English Revised Version And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there. GOD'S WORD® Translation He made the Levite stay there with him, celebrating for three days. Good News Translation The father insisted that he stay, and so he stayed for three days. The couple had their meals and spent the nights there. International Standard Version The young woman's father (that is, his father-in-law) made him stay there for three days while they ate and drank during his visit there. Majority Standard Bible His father-in-law, the girl?s father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there. NET Bible His father-in-law, the girl's father, persuaded him to stay with him for three days, and they ate and drank together, and spent the night there. New Heart English Bible His father-in-law, the young woman's father, welcomed him; and he stayed with him three days. So they ate and drank and stayed there. Webster's Bible Translation And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they ate and drank, and lodged there. World English Bible His father-in-law, the young lady’s father, kept him there; and he stayed with him three days. So they ate and drank, and stayed there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd his father-in-law keeps hold on him, father of the young woman, and he abides with him three days, and they eat and drink, and lodge there. Young's Literal Translation And keep hold on him doth his father-in-law, father of the young woman, and he abideth with him three days, and they eat and drink, and lodge there. Smith's Literal Translation And his father-in-law, the girl's father, will hold fast upon him, and he will dwell with, him three days: and they will eat and drink and lodge there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd embraced the man. And the son in law tarried in the house of his father in law three days, eating with him and drinking familiarly. Catholic Public Domain Version And he embraced the man. And the son-in-law stayed in the house of his father-in-law for three days, eating and drinking with him in a friendly manner. New American Bible His father-in-law, the young woman’s father, urged him to stay, and so he spent three days eating and drinking and passing the night there. New Revised Standard Version His father-in-law, the girl’s father, made him stay, and he remained with him three days; so they ate and drank, and he stayed there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his father-in-law, the damsel's father, detained him; and he stayed with him three days; so they did eat and drink and lodged there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the father in law the father of the girl kept him, and he stayed with him three days, and they ate and they drank and they lodged there OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days; so they did eat and drink, and lodged there. Brenton Septuagint Translation And his father-in-law, the father of the damsel, constrained him, and he stayed with him for three days; and they ate and drank, and lodged there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Levite and His Concubine…3her husband got up and went after her to speak kindly to her and bring her back, taking his servant and a pair of donkeys. So the girl brought him into her father’s house, and when her father saw him, he gladly welcomed him. 4His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there. 5On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning and prepared to depart, but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Refresh your heart with a morsel of bread, and then you can go.”… Cross References Genesis 24:55 But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” Genesis 18:3-5 “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” Genesis 19:2-3 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. 1 Samuel 28:23 Saul refused, saying, “I will not eat.” But his servants joined the woman in urging him, and he heeded their voice. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed. 2 Samuel 13:25-27 “No, my son,” the king replied, “we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he was not willing to go, but gave him his blessing. / “If not,” said Absalom, “please let my brother Amnon go with us.” “Why should he go with you?” the king asked. / But Absalom urged him, so the king sent Amnon and the rest of his sons. 1 Kings 13:7-10 Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.” / But the man of God replied, “If you were to give me half your possessions, I still would not go with you, nor would I eat bread or drink water in this place. / For this is what I was commanded by the word of the LORD: ‘You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came.’” ... 2 Kings 4:8 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. Luke 24:29 But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. Acts 16:15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. Acts 28:14 There we found some brothers who invited us to spend the week with them. And so we came to Rome. Genesis 43:31-34 Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.” / They separately served Joseph, his brothers, and the Egyptians. They ate separately because the Egyptians would not eat with the Hebrews, since that was detestable to them. / They were seated before Joseph in order by age, from the firstborn to the youngest, and the men looked at one another in astonishment. ... 1 Samuel 9:22-24 Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all. / And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.” / So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day. 2 Samuel 11:13 Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and he got Uriah drunk. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. 1 Kings 1:41 Now Adonijah and all his guests were finishing their feast when they heard the sound of the ram’s horn. “Why is the city in such a loud uproar?” asked Joab. 1 Kings 19:21 So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. Treasury of Scripture And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he stayed with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there. Jump to Previous Abideth Abode Ate Damsel's Detained Drank Drink Drinking Eat Eating Hold Kept Lady's Lodge Prevailed Rest Retained Sleeping Three YoungJump to Next Abideth Abode Ate Damsel's Detained Drank Drink Drinking Eat Eating Hold Kept Lady's Lodge Prevailed Rest Retained Sleeping Three YoungJudges 19 1. A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine16. An old man entertains him at Gibeah 22. The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death 29. He divides her into twelve pieces, and sends them to the twelve tribes His father-in-law, the girl’s father This phrase highlights the familial relationship and cultural context of ancient Israelite society. The Hebrew term for "father-in-law" is חֹתֵן (choten), which signifies a bond that extends beyond mere legal ties, emphasizing the importance of family alliances and hospitality. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, family relationships were central to social structure, and the father-in-law's role was significant in maintaining family honor and cohesion. persuaded him to stay so he remained with him three days eating and drinking and spending the night there Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew His father-in-law,חֹֽתְנוֹ֙ (ḥō·ṯə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2859: To give, away in marriage, to contract affinity by marriage the girl’s הַֽנַּעֲרָ֔ה (han·na·‘ă·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden father, אֲבִ֣י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1: Father persuaded him to stay, וַיֶּחֱזַק־ (way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer so he remained וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry with him אִתּ֖וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among three שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice days, יָמִ֑ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day eating, וַיֹּאכְלוּ֙ (way·yō·ḵə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat drinking, וַיִּשְׁתּ֔וּ (way·yiš·tū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8354: To imbibe and lodging וַיָּלִ֖ינוּ (way·yā·lî·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate there. שָֽׁם׃ (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Links Judges 19:4 NIVJudges 19:4 NLT Judges 19:4 ESV Judges 19:4 NASB Judges 19:4 KJV Judges 19:4 BibleApps.com Judges 19:4 Biblia Paralela Judges 19:4 Chinese Bible Judges 19:4 French Bible Judges 19:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 19:4 His father-in-law the young lady's father retained (Jd Judg. 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