Judges 19:26 nasb — As the day began to dawn, the woman came and fell down at the doorway of the man's house where her master was, until fu…

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"As the day began to dawn, the woman came and fell down at the doorway of the man's house where her master was, until full daylight."

— Judges 19:26, NASB

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Judges 19 — Context

23

Then the man, the owner of the house, went out to them and said to them, "No, my fellows, please do not act so wickedly; since this man has come into my house, do not commit this act of folly.

24

"Here is my virgin daughter and his concubine. Please let me bring them out that you may ravish them and do to them whatever you wish. But do not commit such an act of folly against this man."

25

But the men would not listen to him. So the man seized his concubine and brought her out to them; and they raped her and abused her all night until morning, then let her go at the approach of dawn.

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As the day began to dawn, the woman came and fell down at the doorway of the man's house where her master was, until full daylight.

27

When her master arose in the morning and opened the doors of the house and went out to go on his way, then behold, his concubine was lying at the doorway of the house with her hands on the threshold.

28

He said to her, "Get up and let us go," but there was no answer. Then he placed her on the donkey; and the man arose and went to his home.

29

When he entered his house, he took a knife and laid hold of his concubine and cut her in twelve pieces, limb by limb, and sent her throughout the territory of Israel.

Judges 19:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 19:26 say?
Judges 19:26 in the NASB reads: “As the day began to dawn, the woman came and fell down at the doorway of the man's house where her master was, until full daylight.”
Where is Judges 19:26 in the Bible?
Judges 19:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 19, verse 26.
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 19:26.
What translation should I read Judges 19:26 in?
Judges 19:26 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 19:26?
Judges 19:26 reads (NASB): “As the day began to dawn, the woman came and fell down at the doorway of the man's house where her master was, until full daylight.” 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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