Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version her husband went to her to persuade her to return. He had with him his servant and two donkeys. She took him into her parents’ home, and when her father saw him, he gladly welcomed him. New Living Translation her husband set out for Bethlehem to speak personally to her and persuade her to come back. He took with him a servant and a pair of donkeys. When he arrived at her father’s house, her father saw him and welcomed him. English Standard Version Then her husband arose and went after her, to speak kindly to her and bring her back. He had with him his servant and a couple of donkeys. And she brought him into her father’s house. And when the girl’s father saw him, he came with joy to meet him. Berean Standard Bible her 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. King James Bible And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. New King James Version Then her husband arose and went after her, to speak kindly to her and bring her back, having his servant and a couple of donkeys with him. So she brought him into her father’s house; and when the father of the young woman saw him, he was glad to meet him. New American Standard Bible Then her husband set out and went after her to speak gently to her in order to bring her back, taking with him his servant and a pair of donkeys. And she brought him into her father’s house, and when the girl’s father saw him, he was glad to meet him. NASB 1995 Then her husband arose and went after her to speak tenderly to her in order to bring her back, taking with him his servant and a pair of donkeys. So she brought him into her father’s house, and when the girl’s father saw him, he was glad to meet him. NASB 1977 Then her husband arose and went after her to speak tenderly to her in order to bring her back, taking with him his servant and a pair of donkeys. So she brought him into her father’s house, and when the girl’s father saw him, he was glad to meet him. Legacy Standard Bible Then her husband arose and went after her to speak to her heart in order to bring her back, and his young man was with him as well as a pair of donkeys. So she brought him into her father’s house, and the girl’s father saw him and was glad to meet him. Amplified Bible Then her husband arose and went after her to speak kindly and tenderly to her in order to bring her back, taking with him his servant and a pair of donkeys. So she brought him into her father’s house, and when the father of the girl saw him, he was happy to meet him. Christian Standard Bible Then her husband got up and followed her to speak kindly to her and bring her back. He had his servant with him and a pair of donkeys. So she brought him to her father’s house, and when the girl’s father saw him, he gladly welcomed him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then her husband got up and went after her to speak kindly to her and bring her back. He had his servant with him and a pair of donkeys. So she brought him to her father’s house, and when the girl’s father saw him, he gladly welcomed him. American Standard Version And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly unto her, to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house; and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. Contemporary English Version her husband decided to try and talk her into coming back. So he went to Bethlehem, taking along a servant and two donkeys. He talked with his wife, and she invited him into her family's home. Her father was glad to see him English Revised Version And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly unto her, to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. GOD'S WORD® Translation her husband went to persuade her to come back home. He took along his servant and two donkeys. She took her husband into her father's house. Her father was thrilled to see him. Good News Translation Then the man decided to go after her and try to persuade her to return to him. He took his servant and two donkeys with him. The woman showed the Levite into the house, and when her father saw him, he gave him a hearty greeting. International Standard Version when her husband got up and went after her, intending to speak lovingly to her in order to win her back. He took with him his young man servant and a pair of donkeys. When she brought him into her father's house to see him, her father was happy to have met him. Majority Standard Bible her 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. NET Bible her husband came after her, hoping he could convince her to return. He brought with him his servant and a pair of donkeys. When she brought him into her father's house and the girl's father saw him, he greeted him warmly. New Heart English Bible Her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly to her, to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of donkeys. And she brought him into her father's house; and when the father of the young woman saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. Webster's Bible Translation And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly to her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. World English Bible Her husband arose and went after her to speak kindly to her, to bring her again, having his servant with him and a couple of donkeys. She brought him into her father’s house; and when the father of the young lady saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd her husband rises and goes after her, to speak to her heart, to bring her back, and his young man [is] with him, and a couple of donkeys; and she brings him into the house of her father, and the father of the young woman sees him, and rejoices to meet him. Young's Literal Translation And her husband riseth and goeth after her, to speak unto her heart, to bring her back, and his young man is with him, and a couple of asses; and she bringeth him into the house of her father, and the father of the young woman seeth him, and rejoiceth to meet him. Smith's Literal Translation And her husband will rise and go after her to speak to her heart, to turn it back; and his young man with him and a pair of asses: and she will bring him into her father's house; and the father of the girl will see him and will rejoice at his meeting. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd her husband followed her, willing to be reconciled with her, and to speak kindly to her, and to bring her back with him, having with him a servant and two asses: and she received him, and brought him into her father's house. And when his father in law had heard this, and had seen him, he met him with joy, Catholic Public Domain Version And her husband followed her, wishing to be reconciled with her, and to speak kindly to her, and to lead her back with him. And he had with him a servant and two donkeys. And she received him, and brought him into the house of her father. And when his father-in-law had heard about this, and had seen him, he met him with joy. New American Bible Her husband then set out with his servant and a pair of donkeys, and went after her to soothe her and bring her back. He arrived at her father’s house, and when the young woman’s father saw him, he came out joyfully to meet him. New Revised Standard Version Then her husband set out after her, to speak tenderly to her and bring her back. He had with him his servant and a couple of donkeys. When he reached her father’s house, the girl’s father saw him and came with joy to meet him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd her husband arose and went after her to speak lovingly to her and to bring her back, taking with him his servant and a couple of asses; and she brought him into her father's house; and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And her husband arose and he went on after her to speak with his heart and to bring her and his Boy Servant and two donkeys with him, and she brought him into the house of her father, and the father of the girl saw him and he rejoiced to meet him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly unto her, to bring her back, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses; and she brought him into her father's house; and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And her husband rose up, and went after her to speak kindly to her, to recover her to himself; and he had his young man with him, and a pair of asses; and she brought him into the house of her father; and the father of the damsel saw him, and was well pleased to meet him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Levite and His Concubine…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. 4His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there.… Cross References Genesis 34:3 And his soul was drawn to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. He loved the young girl and spoke to her tenderly. 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.” 2 Samuel 13:15 Then Amnon hated Tamar with such intensity that his hatred was greater than the love he previously had. “Get up!” he said to her. “Be gone!” 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. Deuteronomy 24:1-4 If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. / If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, / and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, ... 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. Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her 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. Isaiah 50:1 This is what the LORD says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away? Or to which of My creditors did I sell you? Look, you were sold for your iniquities, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away. Malachi 2:16 “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. Matthew 5:31-32 It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ / But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Mark 10:2-9 Some Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired. / “What did Moses command you?” He replied. / They answered, “Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away.” ... Luke 16:18 Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Romans 7:2-3 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. Treasury of Scripture And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly to her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. went Judges 15:1 But it came to pass within a while after, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a kid; and he said, I will go in to my wife into the chamber. But her father would not suffer him to go in. speak Genesis 50:21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. Leviticus 19:17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. Leviticus 20:10 And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. friendly unto her. Genesis 34:3 And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel. to bring Jeremiah 3:1 They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return unto her again? shall not that land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many lovers; yet return again to me, saith the LORD. his servant Numbers 22:22 And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. Jump to Previous Asses Couple Damsel Donkeys House Husband Kindly Lady Meet Rejoiced Servant Speak YoungJump to Next Asses Couple Damsel Donkeys House Husband Kindly Lady Meet Rejoiced Servant Speak YoungJudges 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 her husband got up and went after her This phrase indicates the Levite's initiative to reconcile with his concubine, reflecting the cultural norms of marriage and reconciliation in ancient Israel. The Levite's action can be seen as a pursuit of restoration, aligning with biblical themes of seeking reconciliation (Matthew 5:23-24). 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. The LeviteThe central male figure in this account, a Levite from the hill country of Ephraim, who seeks to reconcile with his concubine. 2. The Concubine The Levite's concubine who had left him and returned to her father's house in Bethlehem in Judah. 3. The Servant Accompanies the Levite on his journey to retrieve his concubine. 4. The Father-in-law The concubine's father, who welcomes the Levite into his home. 5. Bethlehem in Judah The location where the concubine had returned and where the Levite travels to reconcile with her. Teaching Points Pursuit of ReconciliationThe Levite's journey to speak kindly to his concubine demonstrates the importance of pursuing reconciliation in relationships. As believers, we are called to seek peace and restoration with others. Hospitality and Welcome The father-in-law's glad welcome of the Levite underscores the biblical value of hospitality. We are encouraged to open our homes and hearts to others, reflecting God's love and grace. The Role of Servants The presence of the servant in this account reminds us of the importance of community and support in our endeavors. We are not meant to journey alone but to rely on the help and encouragement of others. Cultural Context and Family Dynamics Understanding the cultural and familial dynamics at play in this account can help us navigate our own complex family relationships with wisdom and grace.(3) To speak friendly unto her.--Literally, to speak to her heart--i.e., to bring about a kindly reconciliation (Genesis 34:3; Genesis 1:21; Ruth 2:13). A couple of asses.--One was meant to convey back his wife on her return. Verse 3. - To bring her again. So the Keri. But the Cethib has to bring him, i.e. it, again, viz., her heart. But the phrase to speak to her heart is such a common one for to speak friendly or kindly to any one that it is not likely that it should here be used otherwise, so that the pronoun should refer to heart. If the masculine is here the right reading, it may be an archaism making the suffix of the common gender like the plural suffix in ver. 24, which is masculine, though applied to women, and like the masculine pronoun itself, which is so used throughout the Pentateuch and elsewhere (see also Judges 21:12; Exodus 1:21). A couple of asses. One for himself and one for her. He rejoiced. No doubt, in part at least, because the expense of his daughter's maintenance would be transferred from himself to his daughter's husband.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew her husbandאִישָׁ֜הּ (’î·šāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person got up וַיָּ֨קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and went וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk after her אַחֲרֶ֗יהָ (’a·ḥă·re·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part to speak לְדַבֵּ֤ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue kindly לִבָּהּ֙ (lib·bāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre to her עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and bring her back, לַהֲשִׁיבָ֔הּ (la·hă·šî·ḇāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again taking with him his servant וְנַעֲר֥וֹ (wə·na·‘ă·rōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer and a pair וְצֶ֣מֶד (wə·ṣe·meḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6776: A couple, pair of donkeys. חֲמֹרִ֑ים (ḥă·mō·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2543: A male ass So [the girl] brought him וַתְּבִיאֵ֙הוּ֙ (wat·tə·ḇî·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go into 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 and when [her] הַֽנַּעֲרָ֔ה (han·na·‘ă·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden father אֲבִ֣י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1: Father saw him, וַיִּרְאֵ֙הוּ֙ (way·yir·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see he gladly וַיִּשְׂמַ֖ח (way·yiś·maḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome welcomed him. לִקְרָאתֽוֹ׃ (liq·rā·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way Links Judges 19:3 NIVJudges 19:3 NLT Judges 19:3 ESV Judges 19:3 NASB Judges 19:3 KJV Judges 19:3 BibleApps.com Judges 19:3 Biblia Paralela Judges 19:3 Chinese Bible Judges 19:3 French Bible Judges 19:3 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 19:3 Her husband arose and went after her (Jd Judg. 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