Judges 19:4
His father-in-law, the woman’s father, persuaded him to stay, and he remained with him for three days. They ate, drank, and spent the nights there.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.
KJV1611 – Modern English
His father-in-law, the young woman's father, kept him, and he stayed with him three days: so they ate and drank and lodged there.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And his father-in-law,{H2859} the damsel's{H5291} father,{H1} retained{H2388} him; and he abode{H3427} with him three{H7969} days:{H3117} so they did eat{H398} and drink,{H8354} and lodged{H3885} there.
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And his father in law{H2859}{(H8802)}, the damsel's{H5291} father{H1}, retained{H2388}{(H8686)} him; and he abode{H3427}{(H8799)} with him three{H7969} days{H3117}: so they did eat{H398}{(H8799)} and drink{H8354}{(H8799)}, and lodged{H3885}{(H8799)} there.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
& his father in lawe, yt the damsels father kepte him, so yt he taried thre dayes wt him: thus they ate and droke, and remayned there all nighte.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And his father in lawe, the yong womans father reteined him: & he abode with him three dayes: so they did eate & drinke, & lodged there.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And his father in lawe, the damosels father, retayned hym, and he abode with hym three dayes: and so they dyd eate and drinke, and lodged there.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.
Webster's Bible (1833)
His father-in-law, the young lady's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they ate and drink, and lodged there.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And keep hold on him doth his father-in-law, father of the young woman, and he abideth with him three days, and they eat and drink, and lodge there.
American Standard Version (1901)
And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.
American Standard Version (1901)
And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And his father-in-law, the girl's father, kept him there for three days; and they had food and drink and took their rest there.
World English Bible (2000)
His father-in-law, the young lady's father, retained him; and he stayed with him three days: so they ate and drink, and lodged there.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay with him for three days, and they ate and drank together, and spent the night there.
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5 On the fourth day, they got up early in the morning to leave, but the woman’s father said to his son-in-law, “Refresh yourself with a piece of bread, and then you can go.”
6 So they sat down and ate and drank together. Then the woman’s father said to the man, “Please agree to stay overnight, and let your heart be content.”
7 The man got up to leave, but his father-in-law urged him, so he stayed there another night.
8 On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to leave, but the woman’s father said, “Please refresh yourself and wait until the day declines.” So the two of them ate together.
9 When the man, his concubine, and his servant arose to leave, his father-in-law, the woman’s father, said to him, “Look, the day is drawing to a close. Stay here tonight; the day is almost over. Spend the night here, and let your heart be content. You can rise early tomorrow and continue on your way home.”
10 But the man was unwilling to stay the night. He got up and left, arriving near Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). He had with him a pair of saddled donkeys and his concubine.
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- Judg 19:2-32 verses80%
2 But his concubine was unfaithful to him and left him, going to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. She stayed there for four months.
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- Judg 19:19-213 verses76%
19 We have straw and feed for our donkeys, as well as bread and wine for me, your servant, for the woman with me, and for the young man who is with your servants. We lack nothing."
20 The old man said, "Peace to you! Let me take care of all your needs, but do not spend the night in the square."
21 He brought him into his house and provided fodder for the donkeys. They washed their feet, ate, and drank.
- Gen 24:54-552 verses76%
54 Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, 'Send me on my way to my master.'
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- Gen 19:2-32 verses74%
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- Gen 24:18-192 verses70%
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