And when the man rose up to depart, his father-in-law [a]was earnest: therefore he returned, and lodged there.

And he arose up early the fifth day to depart, and the young woman’s father said, [b]Comfort thine heart, I pray thee: and they tarried until after midday, and they both did eat.

Afterward when the man arose to depart with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the young woman’s father said unto him, Behold now, the day [c]draweth toward even: I pray you, tarry all night: behold, the [d]sun goeth to rest: lodge here, that thine heart may be merry, and tomorrow get you early upon your way, and go to the [e]tent.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 19:7 Or, compelled him.
  2. Judges 19:8 Meaning, that he should refresh himself with meat, as verse 5.
  3. Judges 19:9 Hebrew, is weak.
  4. Judges 19:9 Or, the day lodgeth.
  5. Judges 19:9 To wit, to the town or city where he dwelt.

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