Judges 19:20 kjva — And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street."

— Judges 19:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judges 19 — Context

17

And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw a wayfaring man in the street of the city: and the old man said, Whither goest thou? and whence comest thou?

18

And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth–lehem–judah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Beth–lehem–judah, but I am now going to the house of the Lord; and there is no man that receiveth me to house.

19

Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing.

20

And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.

21

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

22

Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.

23

And the man, the master of the house, went out unto them, and said unto them, Nay, my brethren, nay, I pray you, do not so wickedly; seeing that this man is come into mine house, do not this folly.

Judges 19:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 19:20 say?
Judges 19:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.”
Where is Judges 19:20 in the Bible?
Judges 19:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 19, verse 20.
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 19:20.
What translation should I read Judges 19:20 in?
Judges 19:20 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 19:20?
Judges 19:20 reads (KJVA): “And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.” 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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