Judges 19:7

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“The man got up to depart, but his father-in-law persuaded him, so he stayed there that night.”

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BSBPD

“The man got up to depart, but his father-in-law persuaded him, so he stayed there that night.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And when the man rose up to depart, his father in law urged him: therefore he lodged there again.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And the man rose up to depart; but his father-in-law urged him, and he lodged there again.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the man riseth to go, and his father-in-law presseth on him, and he turneth back and lodgeth there.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Judges 19:7 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 13:25“No, my son,” the king replied, “we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he was not willing to go, but gave him his blessing.

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