Judges 19:2 cpdv — She left him, and she returned to the house of her father in Bethlehem. And she stayed with him for four months.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"She left him, and she returned to the house of her father in Bethlehem. And she stayed with him for four months. "

— Judges 19:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 19 — Context

1

There was a certain man, a Levite, living beside mount Ephraim, who took a wife from Bethlehem of Judah.

2

She left him, and she returned to the house of her father in Bethlehem. And she stayed with him for four months.

3

And her husband followed her, wishing to be reconciled with her, and to speak kindly to her, and to lead her back with him. And he had with him a servant and two donkeys. And she received him, and brought him into the house of her father. And when his father-in-law had heard about this, and had seen him, he met him with joy.

4

And he embraced the man. And the son-in-law stayed in the house of his father-in-law for three days, eating and drinking with him in a friendly manner.

5

But on the fourth day, arising in the night, he intended to set out. But his father-in-law took hold of him, and he said to him, “First taste a little bread, and strengthen your stomach, and then you shall set out.”

Judges 19:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 19:2 say?
Judges 19:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “She left him, and she returned to the house of her father in Bethlehem. And she stayed with him for four months. ”
Where is Judges 19:2 in the Bible?
Judges 19:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 19, verse 2.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 19:2.
What translation should I read Judges 19:2 in?
Judges 19:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 19:2?
Judges 19:2 reads (CPDV): “She left him, and she returned to the house of her father in Bethlehem. And she stayed with him for four months. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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