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Spend the night here; the day is nearly over. Stay and enjoy yourself. Early tomorrow morning you can get up and be on your way home.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/judges/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Later, as the man and his concubine and servant were preparing to leave, his father-in-law said, “Look, it’s almost evening. Stay the night and enjoy yourself. Tomorrow you can get up early and be on your way.” <a href="/esv/judges/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the man and his concubine and his servant rose up to depart, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Behold, now the day has waned toward evening. Please, spend the night. Behold, the day draws to its close. Lodge here and let your heart be merry, and tomorrow you shall arise early in the morning for your journey, and go home.” <a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the man got up to depart with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Look, the day is drawing to a close. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, that your heart may be merry. Then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey home.” <a href="/kjv/judges/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. <a href="/nkjv/judges/19.htm">New King James Version</a> And when the man stood to depart—he and his concubine and his servant—his father-in-law, the young woman’s father, said to him, “Look, the day is now drawing toward evening; please spend the night. See, the day is coming to an end; lodge here, that your heart may be merry. Tomorrow go your way early, so that you may get home.” <a href="/nasb_/judges/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When the man got up to go, along with his concubine and servant, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Behold now, the day has drawn to a close; please spend the night. Behold, the day is coming to an end; spend the night here so that your heart may be cheerful. Then tomorrow you may arise early for your journey and go home.” <a href="/nasb/judges/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the man arose to go along with his concubine and servant, his father-in-law, the girl&#8217s father, said to him, &#8220Behold now, the day has drawn to a close; please spend the night. Lo, the day is coming to an end; spend the night here that your heart may be merry. Then tomorrow you may arise early for your journey so that you may go home.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When the man arose to go along with his concubine and servant, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Behold now, the day has drawn to a close; please spend the night. Lo, the day is coming to an end; spend the night here that your heart may be merry. Then tomorrow you may arise early for your journey so that you may go home.” <a href="/lsb/judges/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the man arose to go along with his concubine and young man, and his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Behold now, the day has drawn to a close; please spend the night. Behold, the day is coming to an end; spend the night here that your heart may be merry. Then tomorrow you may arise early for your journey so that you may go to your tent.” <a href="/amp/judges/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the man and his concubine and his servant got up to leave, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Behold, now the day has drawn to a close; please spend the night. Look, now the day comes to an end; spend the night here and celebrate, enjoy yourself. Then tomorrow you may get up early for your journey and go home.” <a href="/csb/judges/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The man got up to go with his concubine and his servant, when his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Look, night is coming. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, enjoy yourself, then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey and go home.” <a href="/hcsb/judges/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The man got up to go with his concubine and his servant, when his father-in-law, the girl&#8217s father, said to him, &#8220Look, night is coming. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, enjoy yourself, then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey and go home.&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father-in-law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thy heart may be merry; and to-morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. <a href="/cev/judges/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, the Levite got up from the meal, so he and his wife and servant could leave. "Look," his father-in-law said, "it's already late afternoon, and if you leave now, you won't get very far before dark. Stay with us one more night and enjoy yourself. Then you can get up early tomorrow morning and start home." <a href="/erv/judges/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and tomorrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. <a href="/gwt/judges/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Levite started to leave with his concubine and his servant. But his father-in-law said to him, "It's already evening. Please stay another night. It's too late [to leave] now. Stay here, and enjoy yourself. Tomorrow you can start out early to go home." <a href="/gnt/judges/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the man, his concubine, and the servant once more started to leave, the father said, "Look, it's almost evening now; you might as well stay all night. It will be dark soon; stay here and have a good time. Tomorrow you can get up early for the trip and go home." <a href="/isv/judges/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the man got up to leave with his mistress and servant, his father-in-law, the young woman's father, told him, "Look now, evening is coming, so please spend another night. See how the daylight is fading, so spend the night here and enjoy yourself. Then tomorrow get up early and leave on your journey home." <a href="/msb/judges/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the man got up to depart with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the girl?s father, said to him, ?Look, the day is drawing to a close. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, that your heart may be merry. Then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey home.? <a href="/net/judges/19.htm">NET Bible</a> When the man got ready to leave with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the girl's father, said to him, "Look! The day is almost over! Stay another night! Since the day is over, stay another night here and have a good time. You can get up early tomorrow and start your trip home." <a href="/nheb/judges/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When the man rose up with his secondary wife and his servant to leave, his father-in-law, the young woman's father, said to him, "Look, now the day draws toward evening, please stay the night. Look, the day grows to an end, stay here, and enjoy yourself; and tomorrow you can get up early for your journey so that you may go home." <a href="/wbt/judges/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the man arose to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father-in-law, the damsel's father, said to him, Behold now the day draweth towards evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day is coming to an end, lodge here, that thy heart may be merry; and to-morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. <a href="/web/judges/19.htm">World English Bible</a> When the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father-in-law, the young lady’s father, said to him, “Behold, now the day draws toward evening, please stay all night. Behold, the day is ending. Stay here, that your heart may be merry; and tomorrow go on your way early, that you may go home.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the man rises to go, he, and his concubine, and his young man, but his father-in-law, father of the young woman, says to him, “Now behold, the day has fallen toward evening, please lodge all night; behold, the declining of the day! Lodge here and let your heart be glad—and you have risen early tomorrow for your journey, and you have gone to your tent.” <a href="/ylt/judges/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the man riseth to go, he and his concubine, and his young man, and his father-in-law, father of the young woman, saith to him, 'Lo, I pray thee, the day hath fallen toward evening, lodge all night, I pray thee; lo, the declining of the day! lodge here, and let thine heart be glad -- and ye have risen early to-morrow for your journey, and thou hast gone to thy tent.' <a href="/slt/judges/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the man will rise to go, he and his concubine and his boy; and his father-in-law, the girl's father, will say to him, Behold, now, the day weakened toward evening; lodge now: behold, the declining of the day; lodge here, and thy heart shall be joyous; and rise early to-morrow to your way and go to thy tent.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the young man arose to set forward with his wife and servant. And his father in law spoke to him again: Consider that the day is declining, and draweth toward evening: tarry with me to day also, and spend the day in mirth, and to morrow thou shalt depart, that thou mayest go into thy house. <a href="/cpdv/judges/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the young man got up, so that he might travel with his wife and servant. And his father-in-law spoke to him again: “Consider that the daylight is declining, and it approaches toward evening. Remain with me also today, and spend the day in gladness. And tomorrow you shall set out, so that you may go to your own house.” <a href="/nabre/judges/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Then when the husband was ready to go with his concubine and servant, the young woman’s father said to him, “See, the day is wearing on toward evening. Stay for the night. See, the day is coming to an end. Spend the night here and enjoy yourself. Early tomorrow you can start your journey home.” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the man with his concubine and his servant got up to leave, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Look, the day has worn on until it is almost evening. Spend the night. See, the day has drawn to a close. Spend the night here and enjoy yourself. Tomorrow you can get up early in the morning for your journey, and go home.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the man rose up to depart, he and his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the damsel's father, said to him, Behold, now the day is spent, tarry all night here; and it will do you good; and tomorrow, rise up early and go to your home. <a href="/hpbt/judges/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the man stood to go, he and his concubine and his boy Servant, and his father in law the father of the girl said to him: “Behold, the day has gone down. Stay here and it shall be well with you, and arise tomorrow and go to your tent”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father-in-law, the damsel's father, said unto him: 'Behold, now the day draweth toward evening; tarry, I pray you, all night; behold, the day groweth to an end; lodge here, that thy heart may be merry; and to-morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home.' <a href="/sep/judges/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the man rose up to depart, he and his concubine, and his young man; but his father-in-law the father of the damsel said to him, Behold now, the day has declined toward evening; lodge here, an let thy heart rejoice; and ye shall rise early to-morrow for your journey, and thou shalt go to thy habitation. <a href="/parallel/judges/19-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5665" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">The Levite and His Concubine</a> …8On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to depart, but the girl’s father said, “Please refresh your heart.” So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate. 9<a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">When the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to depart</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6370.htm" title="6370: ū·p̄î·laḡ·šōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Concubine. Or pilegesh; of uncertain derivation; a concubine; also a paramour.">with his concubine</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: wə·na·‘ă·rōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">and his servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2859.htm" title="2859: ḥō·ṯə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Make oneself a daughter's husband. A primitive root; to give away in marriage; hence to contract affinity by marriage.">his father-in-law,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: han·na·‘ă·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">the girl’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">father,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: rā·p̄āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken.">is drawing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6150.htm" title="6150: la·‘ă·rōḇ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To become evening, grow dark. A primitive root; to grow dusky at sundown.">to a close.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: lî·nū- (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">spend the night.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">See,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: ḥă·nō·wṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">is almost over.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: lîn (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">Spend the night</a> <a href="/hebrew/6311.htm" title="6311: pōh (Adv) -- Here, hither. Or po; or pow; probably from a primitive inseparable particle p and huw'; this place, i.e. Here or hence.">here,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">that your heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: wə·yî·ṭaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">may be merry.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: wə·hiš·kam·tem (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">Then you can get up early</a> <a href="/hebrew/4279.htm" title="4279: mā·ḥār (Adv) -- Tomorrow, in time to come. Probably from 'achar; properly, deferred, i.e. The morrow; usually tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter.">tomorrow</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: lə·ḏar·kə·ḵem (Prep-l:: N-csc:: 2mp) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">for your journey</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·hā·laḵ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: lə·’ō·hā·le·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">home.”</a> 10But the man was unwilling to spend the night. He got up and departed, and arrived opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), with his two saddled donkeys and his concubine.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2-3</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Genesis 24:55-56</a> But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” / But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5</a> 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.” <a href="/genesis/19-16.htm">Genesis 19:16</a> But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Genesis 24:31-33</a> “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” / So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions. / Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.” <a href="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22-24</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">1 Samuel 28:23</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/11-13.htm">2 Samuel 11:13</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8</a> 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. <a href="/luke/24-29.htm">Luke 24:29</a> 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. <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> 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. <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Acts 16:34</a> Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God. <a href="/acts/28-14.htm">Acts 28:14</a> There we found some brothers who invited us to spend the week with them. And so we came to Rome. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said to him, Behold, now the day draws toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day grows to an end, lodge here, that your heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that you may go home.the day<a href="/luke/24-29.htm">Luke 24:29</a> But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.draweth.<a href="/jeremiah/6-4.htm">Jeremiah 6:4</a> Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto us! for the day goeth away, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out.<a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">Proverbs 27:1</a> Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.<a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13,14</a> Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: … home.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Concubine</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Damsel's</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-11.htm">Draws</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Early</a> <a href="/judges/15-17.htm">End</a> <a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Lady's</a> <a href="/judges/16-13.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/judges/9-42.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/judges/19-7.htm">Night</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/joshua/22-18.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Concubine</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Damsel's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-6.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/job/20-25.htm">Draws</a> <a href="/judges/21-4.htm">Early</a> <a href="/judges/20-46.htm">End</a> <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/judges/20-22.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-16.htm">Lady's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-13.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/judges/19-22.htm">Merry</a> <a href="/judges/20-28.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Night</a> <a href="/judges/19-11.htm">Please</a> <a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/judges/19-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/judges/20-28.htm">Tomorrow</a> <a href="/judges/19-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/judges/19-13.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 19</div>1. <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine</a> 16. <a href="/judges/19-16.htm">An old man entertains him at Gibeah</a> 22. <a href="/judges/19-22.htm">The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death</a> 29. <a href="/judges/19-29.htm">He divides her into twelve pieces, and sends them to the twelve tribes</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>When the man got up to depart with his concubine and his servant This phrase introduces the main characters involved in the narrative. The man is a Levite, a member of the tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. The presence of a concubine highlights the cultural practices of the time, where concubinage was a socially accepted arrangement, though not God's ideal for marriage. The servant's inclusion indicates the man's social status and the practicalities of travel in ancient Israel.his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him The father-in-law's role is significant in the cultural context of hospitality and family honor. In ancient Near Eastern societies, the father-in-law had a vested interest in the well-being of his daughter and her household. This interaction reflects the familial bonds and obligations that were central to the social fabric of the time.“Look, the day is drawing to a close. Please spend the night. The father-in-law's insistence on staying reflects the cultural importance of hospitality. In biblical times, travel was fraught with danger, and night travel was particularly risky. Offering shelter was a way to ensure safety and demonstrate generosity, a virtue highly esteemed in the ancient world.See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, that your heart may be merry. This repetition emphasizes the urgency and sincerity of the father-in-law's request. The phrase "that your heart may be merry" suggests a desire for the Levite to enjoy rest and fellowship, which aligns with the biblical theme of hospitality as a means of fostering community and joy.Then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey home.” The suggestion to leave early the next day indicates a practical concern for the Levite's safety and well-being. Traveling in daylight was safer and more efficient. This reflects the wisdom literature's emphasis on planning and prudence, as seen in Proverbs, where careful preparation is often commended.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a> A central figure in this account, the Levite is traveling with his concubine. His actions and decisions are pivotal to the unfolding events in <a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Judges 19</a>. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_concubine.htm">The Concubine</a> The Levite's concubine, whose tragic fate becomes a catalyst for the events that follow in the account. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_father-in-law.htm">The Father-in-law</a> The father of the concubine, who shows hospitality to the Levite and his daughter, urging them to stay longer. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a> A town in the territory of Benjamin where the Levite and his concubine seek shelter, leading to the subsequent events of violence and moral decay. 5. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> The initial setting where the Levite goes to retrieve his concubine, and where the father-in-law resides.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_hospitality.htm">The Importance of Hospitality</a> The account underscores the biblical value of hospitality. As Christians, we are called to welcome and care for others, reflecting God's love and grace. <a href="/topical/m/moral_decay_and_its_consequences.htm">Moral Decay and Its Consequences</a> The events in Gibeah serve as a warning about the dangers of moral decline and the societal impact of turning away from God's commandments. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> The Levite's actions and decisions highlight the responsibility of leaders to act justly and righteously, as their choices can have far-reaching consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_godly_justice.htm">The Need for Godly Justice</a> The account calls believers to seek justice in accordance with God's standards, advocating for the oppressed and standing against evil.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 19</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jael_and_what_did_she_do.htm">Who was Jael and what did she do?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_wasn't_the_levite_condemned.htm">Judges 19:25--Why didn't the Levite face direct condemnation for offering his concubine to the crowd, despite moral laws elsewhere in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_origin_of_demons.htm">What is Gibeah's significance in the Bible?</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>(9) The day draweth toward evening.--Literally, is weak, or has slackened to evening. The father had purposely detained the Levite till late, in the hopes of inducing him to spend one more night under his roof. The forms of Eastern politeness would render it difficult for the Levite to resist these importunities.The day groweth to an end.--Literally, it is the bending or declining of the day, not, as in the margin of our version, "the pitching time of the day."Home.--Literally, to thy tent, which may be something more than a mere reminiscence of the earlier stage of the national existence. (Comp. "To your tents, O Israel," <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm" title="So when all Israel saw that the king listened not to them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to your own house, David. So Israel departed to their tents.">1Kings 12:16</a>, &c.) The Levite is conscious that if the father has been too pressing he has himself been too self-indulgent, and too fond of good living. "His experience is that of all weak and vacillating people: first, unnecessary delay, and then overstrained hurry."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Draweth toward evening. The Hebrew phrase, which is uncommon, is, The day is slackening to become evening, i.e. the heat and the light of the day are becoming slack and weak, and evening is coming on. The day groweth to an end. Another unusual phrase; literally, Behold the declining of the day, or, as some render it, the encamping of the day, as if the sun after his day's journey was now pitching his tent for the night. Go home. Literally, to thy tent, as in <a href="/judges/20-8.htm">Judges 20:8</a>. So the phrase, To your tents, O Israel, means, Go home (see <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">1 Kings 12:16</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/judges/19-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When the man הָאִישׁ֙ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person got up וַיָּ֤קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand to depart לָלֶ֔כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with his concubine וּפִילַגְשׁ֖וֹ (ū·p̄î·laḡ·šōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6370.htm">Strong's 6370: </a> A concubine, a paramour and his servant, וְנַעֲר֑וֹ (wə·na·‘ă·rōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer his father-in-law, חֹתְנ֣וֹ (ḥō·ṯə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2859.htm">Strong's 2859: </a> To give, away in marriage, to contract affinity by marriage the girl’s הַֽנַּעֲרָ֡ה (han·na·‘ă·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> A girl, maiden father, אֲבִ֣י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him, ל֣וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> “Look, הִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! the day הַיּ֜וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day is drawing רָפָ֨ה (rā·p̄āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7503.htm">Strong's 7503: </a> Sink, relax late. לַעֲרֹ֗ב (la·‘ă·rōḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6150.htm">Strong's 6150: </a> To become evening, grow dark Please נָא֩ (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' spend the night. לִֽינוּ־ (lî·nū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate See, הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! the day הַיּוֹם֙ (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day is almost over. חֲנ֤וֹת (ḥă·nō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp Spend the night לִ֥ין (lîn) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate here, פֹּה֙ (pōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6311.htm">Strong's 6311: </a> This place, here that your heart לְבָבֶ֔ךָ (lə·ḇā·ḇe·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart may be merry. וְיִיטַ֣ב (wə·yî·ṭaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing Then you can get up early וְהִשְׁכַּמְתֶּ֤ם (wə·hiš·kam·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> To load up, to start early in the morning tomorrow מָחָר֙ (mā·ḥār) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4279.htm">Strong's 4279: </a> Deferred, the morrow, tomorrow, hereafter for your journey לְדַרְכְּכֶ֔ם (lə·ḏar·kə·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action and go וְהָלַכְתָּ֖ (wə·hā·laḵ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk home.? לְאֹהָלֶֽךָ׃ (lə·’ō·hā·le·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/19-9.htm">Judges 19:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">OT History: Judges 19:9 When the man rose up to depart (Jd Judg. 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