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.
• 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 are passing from Bethlehem of Judah,” he said to him, “to the remote part of the hill country of Ephraim, for I am from there, and I went to Bethlehem of Judah. But now I am going to the House of Adonai, yet no one has taken me into his house. 19Nevertheless, there is both straw and fodder for our donkeys, and also bread and wine for me, your handmaid, and the young man that is with your servants—there is no lack of anything.” The old man said, “Shalom to you! Let all your needs be on me—only don’t spend the night in the open square!” 21So he brought him into his house and gave the donkeys fodder, and they washed their feet and ate and drank. 22While they were making their hearts merry, behold, some worthless men of the town surrounded the house. Pounding the door, they shouted to the owner of the house, “Bring out the man that came into your house,” they said to the old man, “so we may have relations 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 Adonai said to him, “Shalom to you. Fear not, you will not die.”
• Genesis 43:23“Be at peace,” he replied. “Don’t be afraid. Your God and the God of your father has given you treasure in your sacks. Your money had come to me.” Then he brought Simeon out to them,
• 1 Samuel 25:6Thus you will say: ‘Long life! And shalom to you, shalom to your house and shalom to all that is yours.
• 1 Chronicles 12:18David went out to meet them and answered them saying, “If you come to me in peace to support me, then my heart will be united with you. But if it is to betray me to my adversaries, when my hands have done no wrong, then may the God of our fathers take notice and judge.”
• Luke 10:5Whatever home you enter, first say, “Shalom be on this home.”
• John 14:27“Shalom I leave you, My shalom I give to you; but not as the world gives! Do not let your heart be troubled or afraid.
• 1 Corinthians 1:3Grace to you and shalom from God our Father, and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah!
• Romans 12:13contributing to the needs of the kedoshim, extending hospitality.
• Galatians 6:6Now let the one who is taught the word share all good things with his teacher.
• Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers—for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
• James 2:15If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food,
• 1 Peter 4:9Be hospitable one to another without grumbling.
• 1 John 3:18Children, let us not love with word or talk, but in deed and truth!
• Genesis 19:2Then he said, “Here, please my lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house, spend the night and wash your feet. Then you can get up early and go on your way.” But they said, “No. We will spend the night in the open plaza.”
• Genesis 24:31So he said, “Come in, blessed of Adonai. Why are you standing outside when I’ve tidied up the house and there is room 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