Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But she was unfaithful to him. She left him and went back to her parents’ home in Bethlehem, Judah. After she had been there four months, New Living Translation But she became angry with him and returned to her father’s home in Bethlehem. After about four months, English Standard Version And his concubine was unfaithful to him, and she went away from him to her father’s house at Bethlehem in Judah, and was there some four months. Berean Standard Bible But she was unfaithful to him and left him to return to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. After she had been there four months, King James Bible And his concubine played the whore against him, and went away from him unto her father's house to Bethlehemjudah, and was there four whole months. New King James Version But his concubine played the harlot against him, and went away from him to her father’s house at Bethlehem in Judah, and was there four whole months. New American Standard Bible But his concubine found him repugnant, and she left him and went to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah, and remained there for a period of four months. NASB 1995 But his concubine played the harlot against him, and she went away from him to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah, and was there for a period of four months. NASB 1977 But his concubine played the harlot against him, and she went away from him to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah, and was there for a period of four months. Legacy Standard Bible But his concubine played the harlot against him, and she went away from him to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah and was there for a period of four months. Amplified Bible But his concubine was unfaithful to him, and left him and went to her father’s house in Bethlehem of Judah, and stayed there for a period of four months. Christian Standard Bible But she was unfaithful to him and left him for her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. She was there for four months. Holman Christian Standard Bible But she was unfaithful to him and left him for her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. She was there for a period of four months. American Standard Version And his concubine played the harlot against him, and went away from him unto her father's house to Beth-lehem-judah, and was there the space of four months. Contemporary English Version but she was unfaithful and went back to live with her family in Bethlehem. Four months later English Revised Version And his concubine played the harlot against him, and went away from him unto her father's house to Beth-lehem-judah, and was there the space of four months. GOD'S WORD® Translation But she was unfaithful to him. She left him and went to her father's home, to Bethlehem in Judah. When she had been there four months, Good News Translation But she became angry with him, went back to her father's house in Bethlehem, and stayed there four months. International Standard Version But his mistress was sexually unfaithful to him, and then she left him to live in her father's home in Bethlehem in the territory of Judah. She had been living there for a period of about four months Majority Standard Bible But she was unfaithful to him and left him to return to her father?s house in Bethlehem in Judah. After she had been there four months, NET Bible However, she got angry at him and went home to her father's house in Bethlehem in Judah. When she had been there four months, New Heart English Bible His secondary wife was angry with him and went away from him to her father's house in Bethlehem of Judah, and was there about four months. Webster's Bible Translation And his concubine played the harlot against him, and went away from him to her father's house to Beth-lehem-judah, and was there four whole months. World English Bible His concubine played the prostitute against him, and went away from him to her father’s house to Bethlehem Judah, and was there for four months. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his concubine commits whoredom against him, and she goes from him to the house of her father, to Beth-Lehem-Judah, and is there four months of days. Young's Literal Translation and commit whoredom against him doth his concubine, and she goeth from him unto the house of her father, unto Beth-Lehem-Judah, and is there days -- four months. Smith's Literal Translation And his concubine will commit fornication against him, and she will go from him to the house of her father, to the House of Bread, of Judah, and she will be there the days of four months. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd she left him and returned to her father's house in Bethlehem, and abode with him four months. Catholic Public Domain Version She left him, and she returned to the house of her father in Bethlehem. And she stayed with him for four months. New American Bible But his concubine spurned him and left him for her father’s house in Bethlehem of Judah, where she stayed for some four months. New Revised Standard Version But his concubine became angry with him, and she went away from him to her father’s house at Bethlehem in Judah, and was there some four months. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his concubine played the whore against him, and then arose and went away from him to her father's house to Beth-lehem of Judah, and remained there four whole months. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his concubine committed fornication against him, and she arose and she went from his presence to the house of her father to Bayth Lekhem of Yehuda, and she was there four months of days OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And his concubine played the harlot against him, and went away from him unto her father's house to Beth-lehem in Judah, and was there the space of four months. Brenton Septuagint Translation And his concubine departed from him, and went away from him to the house of her father to Bethleem Juda, and she was there four months. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Levite and His Concubine1Now in those days, when there was no king in Israel, a Levite who lived in the remote hill country of Ephraim took for himself a concubine from Bethlehem in Judah. 2But she was unfaithful to him and left him to return to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah. After she had been there four months, 3her husband got up and went after her to speak kindly to her and bring her back, taking his servant and a pair of donkeys. So the girl brought him into her father’s house, and when her father saw him, he gladly welcomed him.… Cross References Genesis 34:2 When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. Deuteronomy 22:13-21 Suppose a man marries a woman, has relations with her, and comes to hate her, / and he then accuses her of shameful conduct and gives her a bad name, saying, “I married this woman and had relations with her, but I discovered she was not a virgin.” / Then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate ... Hosea 3:1 Then the LORD said to me, “Go show love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love to offer raisin cakes to idols.” Jeremiah 3:1 “If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Would not such a land be completely defiled? But you have played the harlot with many lovers—and you would return to Me?” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 16:32 You adulterous wife! You receive strangers instead of your own husband! 2 Samuel 13:14 But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her. Proverbs 7:10-11 Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart. / She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home. Isaiah 57:3 “But come here, you sons of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes! Matthew 19:8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of your hardness of heart. But it was not this way from the beginning. Mark 10:5 But Jesus told them, “Moses wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart. John 8:3-11 The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ... 1 Corinthians 6:16 Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. Ephesians 5:3 But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. Treasury of Scripture And his concubine played the whore against him, and went away from him to her father's house to Bethlehemjudah, and was there four whole months. played Leviticus 21:9 And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire. Deuteronomy 22:21 Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you. Ezekiel 16:28 Thou hast played the whore also with the Assyrians, because thou wast unsatiable; yea, thou hast played the harlot with them, and yet couldest not be satisfied. Jump to Previous Ah Angry Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bethlehemjudah Beth-Lehem-Judah Commit Concubine Harlot House Judah Months Period Played Prostitute Servant-Wife Space Unfaithful Whole Whore WhoredomJump to Next Ah Angry Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bethlehemjudah Beth-Lehem-Judah Commit Concubine Harlot House Judah Months Period Played Prostitute Servant-Wife Space Unfaithful Whole Whore WhoredomJudges 19 1. A Levite goes to Bethlehem to fetch home his concubine16. An old man entertains him at Gibeah 22. The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death 29. He divides her into twelve pieces, and sends them to the twelve tribes But she was unfaithful to him This phrase indicates a breach of marital fidelity, which is a recurring theme in the Bible, often symbolizing Israel's unfaithfulness to God. The Hebrew term used here can imply sexual immorality or simply leaving the relationship. This reflects the moral decline during the time of the Judges, a period marked by the repeated cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. and left him to return to her father’s house in Bethlehem in Judah After she had been there four months Persons / Places / Events 1. The LeviteA man from the tribe of Levi, who took a concubine from Bethlehem in Judah. Levites were set apart for religious duties, which adds a layer of complexity to his personal life and the events that unfold. 2. The Concubine A woman who was in a secondary marital relationship with the Levite. Her unfaithfulness and subsequent departure set the stage for the events that follow. 3. Bethlehem in Judah The hometown of the concubine, a significant location in biblical history, later known as the birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ. 4. The Father’s House The place where the concubine returns, indicating a retreat to familial safety and possibly a cultural norm for women in distress or conflict. 5. The Event of Departure The concubine's unfaithfulness and departure from the Levite, which initiates a series of tragic events that highlight the moral and social decay during the time of the Judges. Teaching Points The Consequences of UnfaithfulnessUnfaithfulness in relationships can lead to a breakdown of trust and community, as seen in the Levite's concubine's actions. This serves as a reminder of the importance of fidelity in our relationships. The Role of Repentance and Reconciliation The concubine's return to her father's house suggests a need for reconciliation and reflection. In our lives, seeking forgiveness and reconciliation is crucial for healing and restoration. Cultural and Familial Dynamics Understanding the cultural context of the time can help us appreciate the complexities of family and societal expectations. We should strive to create environments where individuals feel safe and valued. The Impact of Personal Choices Personal decisions can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only the individuals involved but also their communities. We must consider the impact of our choices on others. God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Failure Despite human failures and moral decay, God's sovereign plan continues to unfold. We can trust in God's ultimate purpose and redemption, even in difficult circumstances.(2) Four whole months.--Literally, days, four months, which some interpret to mean "a year (see Note on Judges 17:10) and four months." The incident has, however, little bearing on the general story.Verse 2. - Played the whore, etc. Perhaps the phrase only means that she revolted from him and left him. Her returning to her father's house, and his anxiety to make up the quarrel, both discourage taking the phrase in its worst sense. Four whole months. Literally, days, four months; meaning either a year and four months, as in 1 Samuel 27:7, where, however, the and is expressed; or days (i.e. many days), viz., four months. For the use of days for a year see Exodus 13:10; Judges 17:10, etc. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But sheפִּֽילַגְשׁ֔וֹ (pî·laḡ·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6370: A concubine, a paramour was unfaithful וַתִּזְנֶ֤ה (wat·tiz·neh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2181: To commit adultery, to commit idolatry to him עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and left וַתֵּ֤לֶךְ (wat·tê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk him מֵֽאִתּוֹ֙ (mê·’it·tōw) Preposition-m | Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case to return to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to her father’s אָבִ֔יהָ (’ā·ḇî·hā) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1: Father house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Bethlehem לֶ֖חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1035: Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun in Judah. יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites After she had been וַתְּהִי־ (wat·tə·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be there שָׁ֕ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither four אַרְבָּעָ֥ה (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four months, חֳדָשִֽׁים׃ (ḥo·ḏā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month Links Judges 19:2 NIVJudges 19:2 NLT Judges 19:2 ESV Judges 19:2 NASB Judges 19:2 KJV Judges 19:2 BibleApps.com Judges 19:2 Biblia Paralela Judges 19:2 Chinese Bible Judges 19:2 French Bible Judges 19:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 19:2 His concubine played the prostitute against him (Jd Judg. 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