Judges 19:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.

American Standard Version (1901)

So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

Bible in Basic English

So he took them into his house and gave the asses food; and after washing their feet they took food and drink.

Free Bible Version

He took him home and fed the donkeys. The travelers washed their feet and then started to eat and drink.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he brought him into his house, and gaue fodder vnto the asses: and they washed their feete, and did eate and drinke.

King James (Authorized) Version

So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

Translation for Translators

Then the old man took them to his house. He gave food to the donkeys. He gave water to the man and the woman and the servant to wash their feet. And he gave them something to eat and drink.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the man brought the Levite into his house and gave feed to the donkeys. They washed their feet and ate and drank.

Noah Webster Bible

So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to the asses: and they washed their feet and ate and drank.

World English Bible

So he brought him into his house, and gave the donkeys fodder. Then they washed their feet, and ate and drank.

Young's Literal Translation

And he bringeth him in to his house, and mixeth [food] for the asses, and they wash their feet, and eat and drink.

Context

The Crime of the Benjamites

²⁰“Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.”²¹So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

In this verse, the Levite man who was traveling with his concubine and servant chose not to stay in Jebus (Jerusalem) because it was not an Israelite city. Instead, he decided to continue on to Gibeah, a city of the tribe of Benjamin. This decision to stay in Gibeah ultimately led to a horrific incident of violence and immorality, highlighting the moral decay and lack of hospitality in that city. The verse sets the stage for the tragic events that unfold in the following chapters, illustrating the consequences of forsaking God's ways and the importance of seeking refuge in places that honor His laws.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So he brought him into his house,.... Showed him the way to it, and in a kind and friendly manner introduced him, and bid him welcome: and gave provender unto the asses; this is mentioned first, it being then perhaps, as now, the first thing that a careful man is concerned for, to see that his cattle is taken care of, and then himself; and such a method this ancient good man took with his guest: and they washed their feet; which was commonly done to strangers in those hot countries, and was very refreshing, see Gen 18:4. and did eat and drink; sat down at table and supped with him.