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then you can go.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />On the fourth day the man was up early, ready to leave, but the woman’s father said to his son-in-law, “Have something to eat before you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And on the fourth day they arose early in the morning, and he prepared to go, but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Strengthen your heart with a morsel of bread, and after that you may go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then it came to pass on the fourth day that they arose early in the morning, and he stood to depart; but the young woman’s father said to his son-in-law, “Refresh your heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now on the fourth day they got up early in the morning, and he prepared to go; but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Strengthen yourself with a piece of bread, and afterward you may go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now on the fourth day they got up early in the morning, and he prepared to go; and the girl&#8217s father said to his son-in-law, &#8220Sustain yourself with a piece of bread, and afterward you may go.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now it came about on the fourth day that they got up early in the morning, and he prepared to go; and the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Sustain yourself with a piece of bread, and afterward you may go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened on the fourth day that they got up early in the morning, and he arose to go; and the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Sustain yourself with a piece of bread, and afterward you may go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the fourth day they got up early in the morning, and the Levite prepared to leave; but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Strengthen yourself with a piece of bread, and afterward go your way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning and prepared to go, but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Have something to eat to keep up your strength and then you can go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning and prepared to go, but the girl&#8217s father said to his son-in-law, &#8220Have something to eat to keep up your strength and then you can go.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son-in-law, Strengthen thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye shall go your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When everyone got up on the fourth day, the Levite started getting ready to go home. But his father-in-law said, "Don't leave until you have a bite to eat. You'll need strength for your journey." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye shall go your way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the fourth day they got up early in the morning to leave, but the woman's father told his son-in-law, "Eat something to keep up your strength and then you can go."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On the morning of the fourth day they woke up early and got ready to go. But the woman's father said to the Levite, "Have something to eat first. You'll feel better. You can go later." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the fourth day, they got up early that morning, and the descendant of Levi got ready to leave. Then the young woman's father-in-law told him, "Fortify yourself by eating some food before you go." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the fourth day they woke up early and the Levite got ready to leave. But the girl's father said to his son-in-law, "Have a bite to eat for some energy, then you can go."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the young woman's father said to his son-in-law, "Refresh yourself with a piece of bread, and after that you may go."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he arose to depart: and the damsel's father said to his son-in-law, Comfort thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward depart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning, and he rose up to depart. The young lady’s father said to his son-in-law, “Strengthen your heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward you shall go your way.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass, on the fourth day, that they rise early in the morning, and he rises to go, and the father of the young woman says to his son-in-law, “Support your heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward you go on.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass, on the fourth day, that they rise early in the morning, and he riseth to go, and the father of the young woman saith unto his son-in-law, 'Support thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye go on.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be in the fourth day, and they will rise early in the morning, and he will rise up to go: and the girl's father will say to his son-in-law, Strengthen thine heart with a bit of bread, and afterward ye shall go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But on the fourth day arising early in the morning he desired to depart. But his father in law kept him, and said to him: Taste first a little bread, and strengthen thy stomach, and so thou shalt depart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But on the fourth day, arising in the night, he intended to set out. But his father-in-law took hold of him, and he said to him, “First taste a little bread, and strengthen your stomach, and then you shall set out.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the fourth day they rose early in the morning and he prepared to go. But the young woman’s father said to his son-in-law, “Fortify yourself with a little food; you can go later on.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the fourth day they got up early in the morning, and he prepared to go; but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law, “Fortify yourself with a bit of food, and after that you may go.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And on the fourth day, they rose early in the morning to depart; and the damsel's father said to his son-in-law, Strengthen yourself with a piece of bread; and after that rise and go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And on the fourth day he arose at dawn to go, and the father of the girl said to his son in law: “Sustain your heart with a piece of bread, and then you will rise and you will go”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart; and the damsel's father said unto his son-in-law: 'Stay thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward ye shall go your way.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass on the fourth day that they rose early, and he stood up to depart; and the father of the damsel said to his son-in-law, Strengthen thy heart with a morsel of bread, and afterwards ye shall go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/19-5.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=5621" 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">4</span>His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7243.htm" title="7243: hā·rə·ḇî·‘î (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fourth. Or rbiiy; from raba'; fourth; also a fourth.">On the fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: way·yaš·kî·mū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- 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.">they got up early</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: ḇab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">in the morning</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.">and prepared</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/5291.htm" title="5291: han·na·‘ă·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">but 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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2860.htm" title="2860: ḥă·ṯā·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A relative by marriage, a circumcised child. From chathan; a relative by marriage; figuratively, a circumcised child.">his son-in-law,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5582.htm" title="5582: sə·‘āḏ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To support, sustain, stay. A primitive root; to suport.">“Refresh</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">your heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/6595.htm" title="6595: paṯ- (N-fsc) -- Fragment, bit, morsel. From pathath; a bit.">with a morsel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">of bread,</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥar (Conj-w:: Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">and then</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: tê·lê·ḵū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">you can go.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>So they sat down and the two of them ate and drank together. Then the girl’s father said to the man, “Please agree to stay overnight and let your heart be merry.”…<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/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="/genesis/24-55.htm">Genesis 24:55</a></span><br />But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5</a></span><br />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="/1_samuel/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-22.htm">1 Samuel 28:22-25</a></span><br />Now please listen to your servant and let me set a morsel of bread before you so you may eat and have the strength to go on your way.” / 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. / The woman had a fattened calf at her house, and she quickly slaughtered it. She also took flour, kneaded it, and baked unleavened bread. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-7.htm">2 Samuel 13:7-9</a></span><br />Then David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him.” / So Tamar went to the house of her brother Amnon, who was lying down. She took some dough, kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked them. / Then she brought the pan and set it down before him, but he refused to eat. “Send everyone away!” said Amnon. And everyone went out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">1 Kings 13:7-10</a></span><br />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.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a></span><br />Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-29.htm">Luke 24:29-30</a></span><br />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. / While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a></span><br />As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...<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/16-34.htm">Acts 16:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Acts 28:7-10</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. / The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man. / After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said to his son in law, Comfort your heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way.</p><p class="hdg">comfort.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Judges 19:8</a></b></br> And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel's father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5</a></b></br> And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">1 Samuel 14:27-29</a></b></br> But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that <i>was</i> in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened… </p><p class="hdg">with a morsel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-22.htm">Judges 19:22</a></b></br> <i>Now</i> as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, <i>and</i> beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/16-4.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/judges/13-16.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-54.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Damsel's</a> <a href="/judges/11-37.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/judges/9-33.htm">Early</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/judges/18-20.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Lady's</a> <a href="/judges/16-2.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Morsel</a> <a href="/judges/16-9.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/judges/12-6.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/exodus/23-12.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/judges/10-1.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/judges/18-9.htm">Something</a> <a href="/judges/15-6.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/judges/16-28.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-12.htm">Sustain</a> <a href="/judges/18-28.htm">Way</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Damsel's</a> <a href="/judges/19-7.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Early</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Lady's</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/ruth/2-14.htm">Morsel</a> <a href="/judges/20-6.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-16.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Refresh</a> <a href="/judges/19-7.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/judges/19-21.htm">Something</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-18.htm">Son-In-Law</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/judges/19-8.htm">Sustain</a> <a href="/judges/19-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Young</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>On the fourth day</b><br>The mention of the "fourth day" indicates a period of hospitality that was common in ancient Near Eastern culture. Hospitality was a significant cultural value, and extended stays were not unusual. This timeframe also reflects the patience and persistence of the Levite, who had come to reconcile with his concubine.<p><b>they got up early in the morning</b><br>Rising early was typical for travelers in ancient times to avoid the heat of the day. This practice is seen throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27</a> when Abraham rose early to see the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It signifies diligence and a readiness to undertake a journey.<p><b>and prepared to depart</b><br>The preparation to leave suggests a resolution to the initial conflict that brought the Levite to Bethlehem. It also indicates a transition in the narrative, moving from reconciliation to the impending journey, which will lead to significant events in Gibeah.<p><b>but the girl’s father said to his son-in-law</b><br>The father-in-law's role here is crucial, as he represents the familial and social customs of the time. His interaction with the Levite shows a desire to maintain peace and goodwill, reflecting the importance of family ties and reconciliation.<p><b>“Refresh your heart with a morsel of bread</b><br>This phrase is an invitation to extend hospitality further. "Refresh your heart" is a Hebrew idiom meaning to be strengthened or encouraged. Bread, a staple food, symbolizes sustenance and fellowship. This echoes the hospitality shown by Abraham in <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5</a> when he offered bread to the divine visitors.<p><b>and then you can go.”</b><br>The father-in-law's suggestion to delay departure emphasizes the cultural importance of hospitality and rest before a journey. It also foreshadows the events that will unfold due to the delay, highlighting the narrative tension and the unfolding of God's providential plan.<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. His actions and decisions are pivotal to the unfolding events.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_concubine.htm">The Concubine</a></b><br>The Levite's concubine, whose return to her father's house sets the stage for the events in <a href="/bsb/judges/19.htm">Judges 19</a>.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_father-in-law.htm">The Father-in-law</a></b><br>The concubine's father, who shows hospitality to the Levite and persuades him to stay longer.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>The location where the concubine's father resides and where the Levite visits to retrieve his concubine.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/departure.htm">Departure</a></b><br>The event of preparing to leave, which is delayed by the father-in-law's hospitality.<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 theme in Scripture, reflecting God's love and care. As believers, we are called to extend hospitality to others, seeing it as an opportunity to serve and bless.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/delays_and_divine_timing.htm">Delays and Divine Timing</a></b><br>The father-in-law's insistence on delaying the Levite's departure can remind us that God's timing is often different from our own. We should remain open to divine interruptions that may lead to greater purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_relationships_and_reconciliation.htm">Family Relationships and Reconciliation</a></b><br>The Levite's journey to retrieve his concubine highlights the importance of reconciliation and maintaining family relationships. As Christians, we are called to pursue peace and reconciliation in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_context_and_understanding.htm">Cultural Context and Understanding</a></b><br>Understanding the cultural context of biblical events can enrich our comprehension of Scripture. The hospitality shown in this passage reflects ancient Near Eastern customs, which can inform our reading of the text.<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/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</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/how_do_stars_'fight'_scientifically.htm">Judges 5:20: How can we reconcile the statement that 'the stars fought' with scientific understanding of celestial bodies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_paul's_450_years_conflict_ot.htm">Acts 13:19-20: Why does Paul's recounting of Israel's history (a 450-year period) seem to conflict with Old Testament timelines?</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>(5) <span class= "bld">Early in the morning.</span>--Except in winter, most journeys are performed in the early morning or late evening, in order to avoid the burning heat.<p><span class= "bld">Comfort thine heart.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">Prop up thy heart, </span>as in <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm" title="And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort you your hearts; after that you shall pass on: for therefore are you come to your servant. And they said, So do, as you have said.">Genesis 18:5</a>. This resembles the Latin expression <span class= "ital">cor fulcire.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Comfort thine heart</span>, etc. Compare <a href="/genesis/18-5.htm">Genesis 18:5</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/19-5.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">On the fourth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרְבִיעִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḇî·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7243.htm">Strong's 7243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּ֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they got up early</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁכִּ֥ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·kî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To load up, to start early in the morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the morning</span><br /><span class="heb">בַבֹּ֖קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and prepared</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to go,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָלֶ֑כֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the girl’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽנַּעֲרָ֜ה</span> <span class="translit">(han·na·‘ă·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girl, maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאמֶר֩</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his son-in-law,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲתָנ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṯā·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2860.htm">Strong's 2860: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative by marriage, a circumcised child</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Refresh</span><br /><span class="heb">סְעָ֧ד</span> <span class="translit">(sə·‘āḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5582.htm">Strong's 5582: </a> </span><span class="str2">To support, sustain, stay</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְּךָ֛</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with a morsel</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּת־</span> <span class="translit">(paṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6595.htm">Strong's 6595: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fragment, bit, morsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of bread,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶ֖חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(le·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and then</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you can go.”</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּלֵֽכוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tê·lê·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/19-5.htm">Judges 19:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/19-5.htm">OT History: Judges 19:5 It happened on the fourth day that (Jd Judg. 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