New Living Translation
Judges 19:20
20“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.”
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.
- New International Version (NIV)“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.”
- 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.”
Context of Judges 19:20
18“We have been in Bethlehem in Judah,” the man replied. “We are on our way to a remote area in the hill country of Ephraim, which is my home. I traveled to Bethlehem, and now I’m returning home. But no one has taken us in for the night, 19even though we have everything we need. We have straw and feed for our donkeys and plenty of bread and wine for ourselves.” “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.” 21So he took them home with him and fed the donkeys. After they washed their feet, they ate and drank together. 22While they were enjoying themselves, a crowd of troublemakers from the town surrounded the house. They began beating at the door and shouting to the old man, “Bring out the man who is staying with you so we can have sex with him.”
Read all of Judges 19Judges 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 6:23“It is all right,” the Lord replied. “Do not be afraid. You will not die.”
- Genesis 43:23“Relax. Don’t be afraid,” the household manager told them. “Your God, the God of your father, must have put this treasure into your sacks. I know I received your payment.” Then he released Simeon and brought him out to them.
- 1 Samuel 25:6“Peace and prosperity to you, your family, and everything you own!
- 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the leader of the Thirty, and he said, “We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the one who helps you.” So David let them join him, and he made them officers over his troops.
- Luke 10:5“Whenever you enter someone’s home, first say, ‘May God’s peace be on this house.’
- John 14:27“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
- 1 Corinthians 1:3May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
- Romans 12:13When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
- Galatians 6:6Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.
- Hebrews 13:2Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
- James 2:15Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing,
- 1 Peter 4:9Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
- 1 John 3:18Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
- Genesis 19:2“My lords,” he said, “come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may then get up early in the morning and be on your way again.” “Oh no,” they replied. “We’ll just spend the night out here in the city square.”
- Genesis 24:31Laban said to him, “Come and stay with us, you who are blessed by the Lord! Why are you standing here outside the town when I have a room all ready for you and a place prepared 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
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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
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