Judges 19:2 web — His concubine played the prostitute against him, and went away from him to her father's house to Bethlehem Judah, and w…

World English Bible

"His concubine played the prostitute against him, and went away from him to her father's house to Bethlehem Judah, and was there the space of four months."

— Judges 19:2, World English Bible

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Judges 19 — Context

1

It happened in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite living on the farther side of the hill country of Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehem Judah.

2

His concubine played the prostitute against him, and went away from him to her father's house to Bethlehem Judah, and was there the space of four months.

3

Her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly to her, to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of donkeys: and she brought him into her father's house; and when the father of the young lady saw him, he rejoiced to meet him.

4

His father-in-law, the young lady's father, retained him; and he stayed with him three days: so they ate and drink, and lodged there.

5

It happened on the fourth day, that they arose early in the morning, and he rose up to depart: and the young lady's father said to his son-in-law, "Strengthen your heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward you shall go your way."

Judges 19:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 19:2 say?
Judges 19:2 in the World English Bible reads: “His concubine played the prostitute against him, and went away from him to her father's house to Bethlehem Judah, and was there the space of 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 (WEB): “His concubine played the prostitute against him, and went away from him to her father's house to Bethlehem Judah, and was there the space of 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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