Judges 19:20

Judges 19:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And the old man said, "Peace be to you; I will care for all your wants. Only, do not spend the night in the square."
• New King James Version (NKJV)And the old man said, “Peace be with you! However, let all your needs be my responsibility; only do not spend the night in the open square.”
• New Living Translation (NLT)“You are welcome to stay with me,” the old man said. “I will give you anything you might need. But whatever you do, don’t spend the night in the square.”

Context of Judges 19:20

18He answered, “We are on our way from Bethlehem in Judah to a remote area in the hill country of Ephraim where I live. I have been to Bethlehem in Judah and now I am going to the house of the Lord. No one has taken me in for the night. 19We have both straw and fodder for our donkeys and bread and wine for ourselves your servants—me, the woman and the young man with us. We don’t need anything.” “You are welcome at my house,” the old man said. “Let me supply whatever you need. Only don’t spend the night in the square.” 21So he took him into his house and fed his donkeys. After they had washed their feet, they had something to eat and drink. 22While they were enjoying themselves, some of the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they shouted to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house so we can have sex with him.”

Judges 19:20 word by word

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר הָאִ֤ישׁ הַזָּקֵן֙ שָׁל֣וֹם לָ֔ךְ רַ֥ק כָּל־מַחְסוֹרְךָ֖ עָלָ֑י רַ֥ק בָּרְח֖וֹב אַל־תָּלַֽן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And the oldזָקֵןzâqên · oldH2205
• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• Peaceשָׁלוֹםshâlôm shâlôm · peaceH7965
• with thee; howsoeverרַקraq · exceptH7535
• all thy wantsמַחְסוֹרmachsôr machsôr · needH4270
• upon me; only lodgeלוּןlûn lîyn · to lodgeH3885
• not in the streetרְחוֹבrechôb rechôb · street/plazaH7339

Cross-references for Judges 19:20

• Judges 6:23But the Lord said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.”
• Genesis 43:23“It’s all right,” he said. “Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
• 1 Samuel 25:6Say to him: ‘Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!
• 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came on Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, David! We are with you, son of Jesse! Success, success to you, and success to those who help you, for your God will help you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his raiding bands.
• Luke 10:5“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’
• John 14:27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
• 1 Corinthians 1:3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Romans 12:13Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
• Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.
• Hebrews 13:2Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
• James 2:15Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.
• 1 Peter 4:9Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
• 1 John 3:18Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
• Genesis 19:2“My lords,” he said, “please turn aside to your servant’s house. You can wash your feet and spend the night and then go on your way early in the morning.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
• Genesis 24:31“Come, you who are blessed by the Lord,” he said. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”

Commentaries on Judges 19:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20All thy wants lie upon me - Here was genuine hospitality: "Keep your bread and wine for yourselves, and your straw and provender for your asses; you may need them before you finish your journey; I will supply all your wants for this night, therefore do not lodge in the street."Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20The old man's urgent response hinted at the trouble to come (see Genesis 19:2–3).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 19-2019-20. there is no want of any thing--In answering the kindly inquiries of the old man, the Levite deemed it right to state that he was under no necessity of being burdensome on anyone, for he possessed all that was required to relieve his wants. Oriental travellers always carry a stock of provisions with them; and knowing that even the khans or lodging-houses they may find on their way afford nothing beyond rest and shelter, they are careful to lay in a…Read the comment

Topics related to Judges 19:20

• Beneficence
• Gibeah
• Hospitality

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Commentaries on Judges 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• Darby Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary