Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the morning of the fifth day, when he rose to go, the woman’s father said, “Refresh yourself. Wait till afternoon!” So the two of them ate together. New Living Translation On the morning of the fifth day he was up early again, ready to leave, and again the woman’s father said, “Have something to eat; then you can leave later this afternoon.” So they had another day of feasting. English Standard Version And on the fifth day he arose early in the morning to depart. And the girl’s father said, “Strengthen your heart and wait until the day declines.” So they ate, both of them. Berean Standard Bible On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to depart, but the girl’s father said, “Please refresh your heart.” So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart, but the young woman’s father said, “Please refresh your heart.” So they delayed until afternoon; and both of them ate. New American Standard Bible Now on the fifth day he got up to go early in the morning, but the girl’s father said, “Please strengthen yourself, and wait until late afternoon”; so both of them ate. NASB 1995 On the fifth day he arose to go early in the morning, and the girl’s father said, “Please sustain yourself, and wait until afternoon"; so both of them ate. NASB 1977 And on the fifth day he arose to go early in the morning, and the girl’s father said, “Please sustain yourself, and wait until afternoon”; so both of them ate. Legacy Standard Bible And on the fifth day he arose to go early in the morning, and the girl’s father said, “Please sustain yourself and wait until afternoon”; so both of them ate. Amplified Bible On the fifth day he got up early in the morning to leave, but the girl’s father said, “Please strengthen yourself, and wait until the end of the day.” So both of them ate. Christian Standard Bible He got up early in the morning of the fifth day to leave, but the girl’s father said to him, “Please keep up your strength.” So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate. Holman Christian Standard Bible He got up early in the morning of the fifth day to leave, but the girl’s father said to him, “Please keep up your strength.” So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate. American Standard Version And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the damsel's father said, Strengthen thy heart, I pray thee, and tarry ye until the day declineth; and they did eat, both of them. Contemporary English Version The fifth day, the man got up early to leave, but his wife's father said, "You need to keep up your strength! Why don't you leave right after lunch?" So the two of them started eating. English Revised Version 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 tarry ye until the day declineth; and they did eat, both of them. GOD'S WORD® Translation On the morning of the fifth day, the Levite got up early to leave. The woman's father said, "Eat something to keep up your strength!" So they spent the time eating until late afternoon. Good News Translation Early in the morning of the fifth day he started to leave, but the woman's father said, "Eat something, please. Wait until later in the day." So the two men ate together. International Standard Version On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning, but the young woman's father-in-law told him, "Please, fortify yourself," so they delayed until later that afternoon while both of them ate together. Majority Standard Bible On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to depart, but the girl?s father said, ?Please refresh your heart.? So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate. NET Bible He woke up early in the morning on the fifth day so he could leave, but the girl's father said, "Get some energy. Wait until later in the day to leave!" So they ate a meal together. New Heart English Bible He arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the young woman's father said, "Please refresh yourself and stay until the day declines." And the two of them ate and drank. Webster's Bible Translation And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel's father said, Comfort thy heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they ate both of them. World English Bible He arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the young lady’s father said, “Please strengthen your heart and stay until the day declines;” and they both ate. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he rises early in the morning, on the fifth day, to go, and the father of the young woman says, “Please support your heart”; and they have tarried until the turning of the day, and both of them eat. Young's Literal Translation And he riseth early in the morning, on the fifth day, to go, and the father of the young woman saith, 'Support, I pray thee, thy heart;' and they have tarried till the turning of the day, and they eat, both of them. Smith's Literal Translation And he will rise early in the morning in the fifth day, to go, and the girl's father will say, Strengthen now thy heart. And they lingered till the day declined, and they two will eat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut when morning was come, the Levite prepared to go on his journey. And his father in law said to him again: I beseech thee to take a little meat, and strengthening thyself, till the day be farther advanced, afterwards thou mayest depart. And they ate together. Catholic Public Domain Version But when morning came, the Levite was preparing for his journey. And his father-in-law said to him again, “I beg you to take a little food, and to be strengthened, until the daylight increases, and after that, you shall set out.” Therefore, they ate together. New American Bible On the fifth morning he rose early to depart, but the young woman’s father said, “Fortify yourself!” He coaxed him, and he tarried until the afternoon, and the two of them ate. New Revised Standard Version On the fifth day he got up early in the morning to leave; and the girl’s father said, “Fortify yourself.” So they lingered until the day declined, and the two of them ate and drank. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the damsel's father said to him, Strengthen your heart, refresh yourself, and tarry until afternoon. And they did eat and drink both of them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he arose at dawn on the fifth day to go, and the father of the girl said: “Sustain your heart and travel until the day rises, and they two ate and drank OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the damsel's father said: 'Stay thy heart, I pray thee, and tarry ye until the day declineth'; and they did eat, both of them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he rose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the father of the damsel said, Strengthen now thine heart, and quit thyself as a soldier till the day decline; and the two ate. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Levite and His Concubine…7The man got up to depart, but his father-in-law persuaded him, so he stayed there that night. 8On the fifth day, he got up early in the morning to depart, but the girl’s father said, “Please refresh your heart.” So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate. 9When the man got up to depart with his concubine and his servant, his father-in-law, the girl’s father, said to him, “Look, the day is drawing to a close. Please spend the night. See, the day is almost over. Spend the night here, that your heart may be merry. Then you can get up early tomorrow for your journey home.”… Cross References Genesis 24:55 But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” Genesis 18:5 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.” Genesis 19:2-3 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. 1 Samuel 9:22-24 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. 1 Samuel 28:23 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. 2 Samuel 11:12-13 “Stay here one more day,” David said to Uriah, “and tomorrow I will send you back.” So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day and the next. / Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and he got Uriah drunk. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. 2 Kings 4:8 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. 2 Kings 4:42-44 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. Nehemiah 8:10 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.” Proverbs 9:2-5 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. / She has sent out her maidservants; she calls out from the heights of the city. / “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment. ... Luke 24:29 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. Luke 24:30-31 While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. / Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. Acts 16:15 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. Acts 16:34 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. Acts 27:33-36 Right up to daybreak, Paul kept urging them all to eat: “Today is your fourteenth day in constant suspense, without taking any food. / So for your own preservation, I urge you to eat something, because not a single hair of your head will be lost.” / After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. ... Treasury of Scripture And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the damsel's father said, Comfort your heart, I pray you. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them. Jump to Previous Afternoon Ate Comfort Damsel's Declines Declineth Depart Early Eat Heart Lady's Meal Morning Please Refresh Rose Servant Strength Strengthen Sustain Tarried Tarry Together Wait YoungJump to Next Afternoon Ate Comfort Damsel's Declines Declineth Depart Early Eat Heart Lady's Meal Morning Please Refresh Rose Servant Strength Strengthen Sustain Tarried Tarry Together Wait 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 On the fifth day The mention of the "fifth day" indicates a prolonged stay, suggesting the cultural importance of hospitality in ancient Near Eastern societies. Hospitality was a significant social duty, often involving extended visits. This extended stay also reflects the father's desire to ensure the well-being and safety of his daughter and her husband. he got up early in the morning to depart but the girl’s father said, “Please refresh your heart.” So they waited until late afternoon and the two of them ate Persons / Places / Events 1. The LeviteA central figure in this account, the Levite is traveling with his concubine. His actions and decisions are pivotal to the unfolding events in Judges 19. 2. The Concubine The Levite's concubine, who had left him and returned to her father's house in Bethlehem. Her account is central to the events of Judges 19. 3. The Father-in-law The concubine's father, who shows hospitality to the Levite and persuades him to stay longer than intended. 4. Bethlehem The town where the concubine's father lives and where the Levite goes to retrieve her. 5. The Journey The Levite's journey back home with his concubine, which sets the stage for the subsequent events in Gibeah. Teaching Points The Importance of HospitalityHospitality is a recurring theme in the Bible, and the actions of the father-in-law in Judges 19:8 remind us of its significance. As Christians, we are called to be hospitable, reflecting God's love and care. The Dangers of Delay The Levite's extended stay due to his father-in-law's persuasion can serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of delay and procrastination in our spiritual and daily lives. Moral Decay and Its Consequences The events in Judges 19 highlight the moral decay of society when God's laws are ignored. This serves as a warning to maintain our moral and spiritual integrity. The Role of Leadership As a Levite, the man in the account had a role of spiritual leadership. His actions remind us of the responsibility leaders have to act righteously and guide others in faith. Seeking God's Guidance The account encourages believers to seek God's guidance in decision-making, rather than relying solely on human persuasion or convenience.(8) And they tarried until afternoon.--The verb is perhaps an imperative: and linger (as in Isa. (19:9) till the day turns. So the LXX., Chaldee, and Vulg. take it.Verse 8. - And they tarried. It should rather be rendered in the imperative mood: And tarry ye until the afternoon. So they did eat both of them. The imperative comfort thine heart is in the singular because only the man and the father-in-law are represented throughout as eating and drinking both of them together. The imperative tarry ye is in the plural because it applies to the wife as well as the man. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the fifthהַחֲמִישִׁי֮ (ha·ḥă·mî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth day, בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day he got up early וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֨ם (way·yaš·kêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning in the morning בַּבֹּ֜קֶר (bab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning to leave, לָלֶכֶת֒ (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk but the girl’s הַֽנַּעֲרָ֗ה (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 said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר ׀ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Please נָא֙ (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' refresh סְעָד־ (sə·‘āḏ-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5582: To support, sustain, stay your heart.” לְבָ֣בְךָ֔ (lə·ḇā·ḇə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart So they waited וְהִֽתְמַהְמְה֖וּ (wə·hiṯ·mah·mə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 4102: To question, hesitate, to be reluctant until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while late afternoon נְט֣וֹת (nə·ṭō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend and the two שְׁנֵיהֶֽם׃ (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) of them ate. וַיֹּאכְל֖וּ (way·yō·ḵə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat Links Judges 19:8 NIVJudges 19:8 NLT Judges 19:8 ESV Judges 19:8 NASB Judges 19:8 KJV Judges 19:8 BibleApps.com Judges 19:8 Biblia Paralela Judges 19:8 Chinese Bible Judges 19:8 French Bible Judges 19:8 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 19:8 He arose early in the morning (Jd Judg. 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