Judges 19:21 akjv — So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.…

American King James Version

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

— Judges 19:21, American King James Version

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Judges 19 — Context

18

And he said to him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from there am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receives 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 your handmaid, and for the young man which is with your servants: there is no want of any thing.

20

And the old man said, Peace be with you; howsoever let all your wants lie on me; only lodge not in the street.

21

So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to 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 spoke to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into your house, that we may know him.

23

And the man, the master of the house, went out to them, and said to them, No, my brothers, no, I pray you, do not so wickedly; seeing that this man is come into my house, do not this folly.

24

Behold, here is my daughter a maiden, and his concubine; them I will bring out now, and humble you them, and do with them what seems good to you: but to this man do not so vile a thing.

Judges 19:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 19:21 say?
Judges 19:21 in the American King James Version reads: “So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink. ¶ ”
Where is Judges 19:21 in the Bible?
Judges 19:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 19, verse 21.
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 19:21.
What translation should I read Judges 19:21 in?
Judges 19:21 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 19:21?
Judges 19:21 reads (AKJV): “So he brought him into his house, and gave provender to the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink. ¶ ” 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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