Judges 19:4
“And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him,.... Prevailed upon him to stay some time with him:
and he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 19:1-15
The domestic affairs of this Levite would not have been related thus largely but to make way for the following story of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
retained him or laid hold on himto prevent him from going away, cf. Jdg 7:8. The pressing and rather boisterous…