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After they had washed their feet, they had something to eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So he took them home with him and fed the donkeys. After they washed their feet, they ate and drank together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house and gave the donkeys feed. And they washed their feet, and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave fodder to the donkeys. And they washed their feet, and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he took him into his house and fed the donkeys, and they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he took him into his house and gave the donkeys fodder, and they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he took him into his house and gave the donkeys fodder, and they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he brought him into his house and gave the donkeys fodder, and they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house and fed the donkeys; and they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him to his house and fed the donkeys. Then they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him to his house and fed the donkeys. Then they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The old man brought them into his house and fed their donkeys. Then he and his guests washed their feet and began eating and drinking. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So he took the Levite to his house and fed the donkeys. After they washed, they ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So he took them home with him and fed their donkeys. His guests washed their feet and had a meal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So he took him into his home and fed the donkeys while they refreshed themselves and had dinner." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him to his house and fed the donkeys. They washed their feet and had a meal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and fed the donkeys. And they washed their feet, and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to the asses: and they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave the donkeys fodder. Then they washed their feet, and ate and drank. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he brings him into his house, and mixes [food] for the donkeys, and they wash their feet, and eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he bringeth him in to his house, and mixeth food for the asses, and they wash their feet, and eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will bring him to his house, and will bring for the asses: and they will wash their feet, and eat and drink.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he brought him into his house, and gave provender to his asses: and after they had washed their feet, he entertained them with a feast. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he led him into his house, and he gave fodder to his donkeys. And after they had washed their feet, he received them with a banquet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So he led them to his house and mixed fodder for the donkeys. Then they washed their feet, and ate and drank. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and fed the donkeys; they washed their feet, and ate and drank.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave fodder to his asses; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he brought him to his house and he gave to his donkeys, and they washed their feet and they ate and they drank<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he brought him into his house, and made room for his asses; and they washed their feet, and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/19-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5801" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">The Levite and His Concubine</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>“Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.” <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·ḇî·’ê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">So he brought him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇê·ṯōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">to his house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1101.htm" title="1101: way·yå̄·ḇå̄·wl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To mingle, mix, confuse, confound. A primitive root; to overflow; by implication, to mix; also to fodder.">and fed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: la·ḥă·mō·w·rîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">his donkeys.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7364.htm" title="7364: way·yir·ḥă·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To wash, wash off or away, bathe. A primitive root; to lave.">And they washed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">their feet</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: way·yō·ḵə·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">and ate</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: way·yiš·tū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">and drank.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4-5</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-34.htm">Luke 10:34-35</a></span><br />He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. / The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">1 Samuel 25:6-8</a></span><br />and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you. / Now I hear that it is time for shearing. When your shepherds were with us, we did not harass them, and nothing of theirs was missing the whole time they were in Carmel. / Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-11</a></span><br />So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a></span><br />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. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Acts 28:7</a></span><br />Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-4.htm">2 Samuel 12:4</a></span><br />Now a traveler came to the rich man, who refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for his guest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-32.htm">Job 31:32</a></span><br />but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a></span><br />Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.</p><p class="hdg">So he brought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Genesis 24:32</a></b></br> And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that <i>were</i> with him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-24.htm">Genesis 43:24</a></b></br> And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave <i>them</i> water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.</p><p class="hdg">they washed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4</a></b></br> Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm">1 Samuel 25:41</a></b></br> And she arose, and bowed herself on <i>her</i> face to the earth, and said, Behold, <i>let</i> thine handmaid <i>be</i> a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-8.htm">2 Samuel 11:8</a></b></br> And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess <i>of meat</i> from the king.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/judges/19-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/hosea/7-8.htm">Mixeth</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Provender</a> <a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Something</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-11.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/numbers/31-24.htm">Washed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/ruth/2-14.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/ruth/3-7.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/ruth/2-9.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/ruth/2-14.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/judges/19-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/hosea/7-8.htm">Mixeth</a> <a href="/job/6-5.htm">Provender</a> <a href="/ruth/3-8.htm">Something</a> <a href="/ruth/3-3.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-8.htm">Washed</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-1.htm">A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-16.htm">An old man entertains him at Gibeah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-22.htm">The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/19-29.htm">He divides her into twelve pieces, and sends them to the twelve tribes</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So he brought him to his house</b><br>This phrase highlights the cultural importance of hospitality in ancient Israel. Hospitality was a sacred duty, especially in a time when inns were rare and travel was perilous. The host's willingness to bring a stranger into his home reflects the values seen in other biblical narratives, such as Abraham's hospitality to the three visitors in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>. This act of kindness is a stark contrast to the inhospitable and dangerous environment of Gibeah, where the Levite initially found no one willing to take him in.<p><b>and fed his donkeys.</b><br>Providing for the donkeys indicates a comprehensive hospitality that extends beyond the human guests to their animals. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, animals were valuable assets, essential for travel and work. This care for the donkeys underscores the host's generosity and thoroughness in ensuring the well-being of his guests. It also reflects the biblical principle of stewardship over creation, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Proverbs 12:10</a>, which states, "A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal."<p><b>And they washed their feet</b><br>Foot washing was a common practice in the ancient Near East due to the dusty roads and the use of sandals. It was a gesture of welcome and comfort, often performed by servants. This act symbolizes cleansing and refreshment, preparing the guests for rest and fellowship. In the New Testament, Jesus washing the disciples' feet in <a href="/john/13.htm">John 13</a> serves as a profound example of humility and service, echoing the hospitality shown here.<p><b>and ate and drank.</b><br>Sharing a meal signifies fellowship and peace. In biblical times, eating together was a sign of acceptance and community. This meal contrasts with the violence and immorality that later unfolds in the narrative, highlighting the initial peace and safety within the host's home. The act of eating and drinking together is a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing covenant relationships, as seen in the Last Supper (<a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Matthew 26:26-29</a>), where Jesus establishes the New Covenant with His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a></b><br>A central figure in this account, the Levite is traveling with his concubine and servant. His journey and the events that unfold highlight themes of hospitality and moral decay in Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_old_man.htm">The Old Man</a></b><br>An Ephraimite living in Gibeah, he offers hospitality to the Levite and his companions. His actions contrast with the inhospitable and wicked behavior of the townspeople.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Benjamin, Gibeah becomes the setting for the unfolding tragedy. It serves as a backdrop for examining the moral state of Israel during this period.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_concubine.htm">The Concubine</a></b><br>The Levite's concubine is a pivotal character whose tragic fate underscores the themes of violence and the breakdown of social order.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_donkeys.htm">The Donkeys</a></b><br>While seemingly minor, the mention of the donkeys being fed highlights the completeness of the old man's hospitality, extending care to both man and beast.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_hospitality.htm">The Importance of Hospitality</a></b><br>Hospitality is a recurring biblical theme, reflecting God's love and care. As Christians, we are called to extend hospitality to others, reflecting Christ's love in our actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_decay_and_its_consequences.htm">Moral Decay and Its Consequences</a></b><br>The events in Gibeah serve as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God's laws. We must remain vigilant in upholding biblical values in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/care_for_all_creation.htm">Care for All Creation</a></b><br>The mention of feeding the donkeys reminds us of our responsibility to care for all of God's creation, reflecting stewardship and compassion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_stranger.htm">The Role of the Stranger</a></b><br>The old man's willingness to help strangers challenges us to consider how we treat those who are different or unknown to us, encouraging us to act with kindness and generosity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/insights_from_day_36_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_the_levite's_concubine.htm">What happened to the Levite's concubine in Gibeah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_the_concubine_stay_with_her_dad.htm">Judges 19:2--What historical or cultural factors would explain why the Levite's concubine stayed with her father instead of returning home?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_promote_abduction_in_judges_21_20-23.htm">Why does the text promote the abduction of women as a solution for the tribe of Benjamin (Judges 21:20-23)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Gave provender unto the asses.</span>--Notice the humane Eastern custom of attending first the wants of the animals.<p><span class= "bld">They washed their feet.</span>--One of the first necessities for personal comfort after a journey in hot countries, and where only sandals are worn (<a href="/genesis/18-4.htm" title="Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:">Genesis 18:4</a>; <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm" title="And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.">Genesis 24:32</a>; <a href="/genesis/43-24.htm" title="And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.">Genesis 43:24</a>; <a href="/luke/7-44.htm" title="And he turned to the woman, and said to Simon, See you this woman? I entered into your house, you gave me no water for my feet: but she has washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.">Luke 7:44</a>; <a href="/john/13-5.htm" title="After that he pours water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.">John 13:5</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm" title="Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.">1Timothy 5:10</a>). . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/19-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So he brought</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְבִיאֵ֣הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇî·’ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him to his house</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵית֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and fed</span><br /><span class="heb">תתן־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1101.htm">Strong's 1101: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mingle, mix, confuse, confound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his donkeys.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחֲמוֹרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥă·mō·w·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And they washed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּרְחֲצוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yir·ḥă·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7364.htm">Strong's 7364: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wash, wash off or away, bathe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their feet</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ate</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאכְל֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·ḵə·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and drank.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁתּֽוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·tū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> </span><span class="str2">To imbibe</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/19-21.htm">OT History: Judges 19:21 So he brought him into his house (Jd Judg. 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