Judges 19:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.”

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So they sat down, and they ate and drank both of them together. Then the young woman’s father said to the man, "Please be content and stay all night, and let your heart be merry."

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So they sat down,{H3427} and did eat{H398} and drink,{H8354} both{H8147} of them together:{H3162} and the damsel's{H5291} father{H1} said{H559} unto the man,{H376} Be pleased,{H2974} I pray thee, to tarry all night,{H3885} and let thy heart{H3820} be merry.{H3190}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And they sat down{H3427}{(H8799)}, and did eat{H398}{(H8799)} and drink{H8354}{(H8799)} both{H8147} of them together{H3162}: for the damsel's{H5291} father{H1} had said{H559}{(H8799)} unto the man{H376}, Be content{H2974}{(H8685)}, I pray thee, and tarry all night{H3885}{(H8798)}, and let thine heart{H3820} be merry{H3190}{(H8799)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And they sat them downe, & ate and dronke both together: Then sayde the damsels father vnto the man: Oh tarye all nighte, yt we waie refresh thine hert.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So they sate downe, and did eate & drinke both of them together; the yong womans father said vnto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tary all night, and let thine heart be mery.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And they sate downe, and dyd eate and drincke both of them together. And the damosels father sayde vnto the man: Be content I pray thee, and tary all nyght, and let thyne heart be mery.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So they sat down, and ate and drink, both of them together: and the young lady's father said to the man, Please be pleased to stay all night, and let your heart be merry.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And they sit and eat both of them together, and drink, and the father of the young woman saith unto the man, `Be willing, I pray thee, and lodge all night, and let thy heart be glad.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So they sat down, and did eat and drink, both of them together: and the damsel's father said unto the man, Be pleased, I pray thee, to tarry all night, and let thy heart be merry.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So they sat down, and did eat and drink, both of them together: and the damsel's father said unto the man, Be pleased, I pray thee, to tarry all night, and let thy heart be merry.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So seating themselves they had food and drink, the two of them together; and the girl's father said to the man, If it is your pleasure, take your rest here tonight, and let your heart be glad.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So they sat down, ate, and drank, both of them together: and the young lady's father said to the man, "Please be pleased to stay all night, and let your heart be merry."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So the two of them sat down and had a meal together. Then the girl’s father said to the man,“Why not stay another night and have a good time!”

Referenced Verses

  • Judg 16:25 : 25 While they were in high spirits, they shouted, 'Bring out Samson to entertain us!' So they brought Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. They made him stand between the pillars.
  • Judg 19:9 : 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.”
  • Ruth 3:7 : 7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Then she came quietly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.
  • Esth 1:10 : 10 On the seventh day, when the king was in high spirits from the wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,
  • Ps 104:15 : 15 wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
  • Luke 12:19 : 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and be merry.”'
  • 1 Thess 5:3 : 3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
  • Rev 11:10 : 10 The inhabitants of the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate, sending gifts to one another, because these two prophets had tormented those who dwell on the earth.
  • Rev 11:13 : 13 At that very hour, there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the survivors were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
  • 1 Sam 25:36 : 36 When Abigail went to Nabal, he was in the house holding a banquet like that of a king. He was in high spirits and very drunk, so she told him nothing at all until daybreak.
  • Judg 19:21-22 : 21 He brought him into his house and provided fodder for the donkeys. They washed their feet, ate, and drank. 22 While they were enjoying themselves, some wicked men of the city surrounded the house. They pounded on the door and said to the old man, the owner of the house, "Bring out the man who came to your house, so we can have relations with him."
  • Judg 9:27 : 27 They went out into the fields, harvested their vineyards, trampled the grapes, and held a festival. They entered the temple of their god, where they ate, drank, and cursed Abimelech.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Judg 19:3-5
    3 verses
    88%

    3 Then her husband arose and went after her to speak kindly to her and bring her back. He took with him his servant and a pair of donkeys. When he arrived at her father’s house, the woman’s father saw him and was glad to welcome him.

    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.

    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.”

  • Judg 19:7-11
    5 verses
    86%

    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.

    11 When they were near Jebus and the day was almost gone, the servant said to his master, “Come, let us turn aside to this city of the Jebusites and stay the night there.”

  • Gen 26:30
    79%

    30 Then Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.

  • Gen 24:54-55
    2 verses
    79%

    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.'

    55 But her brother and her mother said, 'Let the young woman stay with us ten days or so; then you may go.'

  • Judg 19:19-22
    4 verses
    77%

    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.

    22 While they were enjoying themselves, some wicked men of the city surrounded the house. They pounded on the door and said to the old man, the owner of the house, "Bring out the man who came to your house, so we can have relations with him."

  • Gen 19:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2 He said, "Please, my lords, turn aside to your servant’s house. Spend the night and wash your feet; then you can rise early and be on your way." But they said, "No, we will spend the night in the square."

    3 But Lot insisted strongly, so they turned aside to him and entered his house. He prepared a meal for them, baking unleavened bread, and they ate.

  • Gen 18:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4 Let a little water be brought so you can wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.

    5 And let me get a piece of bread so you may refresh yourselves, and after that, you may go on your way—since you have come to your servant. And they said, 'Very well, do as you have said.'

  • Gen 18:8
    74%

    8 He then brought curds, milk, and the calf he had prepared, and set them before the men. While they ate, he stood near them under the tree.

  • Gen 24:18-19
    2 verses
    73%

    18 "Drink, my lord," she said, and quickly lowered the jar to her hands and gave him a drink.

    19 After she had given him a drink, she said, "I'll draw water for your camels too, until they have had enough to drink."

  • 1 Kgs 13:19
    72%

    19 So the man of God returned with him, ate bread in his house, and drank water.

  • 1 Sam 28:23
    72%

    23 But he refused and said, "I will not eat." However, his servants together with the woman urged him, and he listened to them. He got up from the ground and sat on the bed.

  • Ruth 3:18
    72%

    18 Then Naomi said, 'Wait, my daughter, until you find out how things will turn out, for the man will not rest until he has resolved the matter today.'

  • Gen 24:23
    72%

    23 Then he asked, "Whose daughter are you? Please tell me, is there room in your father's house for us to spend the night?"

  • Gen 24:25
    72%

    25 She also said, "We have plenty of straw and fodder, as well as a place for you to spend the night."

  • Ruth 3:7
    72%

    7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Then she came quietly, uncovered his feet, and lay down.

  • Luke 24:29
    72%

    29 But they urged him strongly, saying, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them.

  • Ruth 3:14
    71%

    14 So she lay at his feet until morning but got up before anyone could recognize another. For he said, 'Let it not be known that a woman came to the threshing floor.'

  • Judg 14:10
    71%

    10 His father went down to the woman, and Samson prepared a feast there, as was customary for young men.

  • Gen 29:22
    71%

    22 So Laban gathered all the men of the place and held a feast.

  • Gen 24:44
    71%

    44 and she says to me, "Drink, and I will draw water for your camels too," let her be the one the Lord has chosen for my master's son.'

  • Gen 38:16
    71%

    16 He turned aside to her by the roadside and said, 'Come now, let me sleep with you.' He did not know she was his daughter-in-law. She asked, 'What will you give me to sleep with you?'

  • Gen 24:32-33
    2 verses
    71%

    32 So the man went into the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and fodder were given to the camels, and water was provided to wash his feet and the feet of the men who were with him.

    33 Then food was set before him, but he said, "I will not eat until I have said what I need to say." Laban said, "Speak up."

  • 1 Kgs 13:15
    71%

    15 Then the prophet said to him, 'Come home with me and eat some food.'

  • Gen 24:21
    71%

    21 Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to see whether the Lord had made his journey successful or not.