Judges 19:7 nasb — Then the man arose to go, but his father-in-law urged him so that he spent the night there again.

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"Then the man arose to go, but his father-in-law urged him so that he spent the night there again."

— Judges 19:7, NASB

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Judges 19 — Context

4

His father-in-law, the girl's father, detained him; and he remained with him three days. So they ate and drank and lodged there.

5

Now on the fourth day they got up early in the morning, and he prepared to go; and the girl's father said to his son-in-law, "Sustain yourself with a piece of bread, and afterward you may go."

6

So both of them sat down and ate and drank together; and the girl's father said to the man, "Please be willing to spend the night, and let your heart be merry."

7

Then the man arose to go, but his father-in-law urged him so that he spent the night there again.

8

On the fifth day he arose to go early in the morning, and the girl's father said, "Please sustain yourself, and wait until afternoon"; so both of them ate.

9

When the man arose to go along with his concubine and servant, his father-in-law, the girl's father, said to him, "Behold now, the day has drawn to a close; please spend the night. Lo, the day is coming to an end; spend the night here that your heart may be merry. Then tomorrow you may arise early for your journey so that you may go home."

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But the man was not willing to spend the night, so he arose and departed and came to a place opposite Jebus (that is, Jerusalem). And there were with him a pair of saddled donkeys; his concubine also was with him.

Judges 19:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 19:7 say?
Judges 19:7 in the NASB reads: “Then the man arose to go, but his father-in-law urged him so that he spent the night there again.”
Where is Judges 19:7 in the Bible?
Judges 19:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 19, verse 7.
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 19:7.
What translation should I read Judges 19:7 in?
Judges 19:7 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 19:7?
Judges 19:7 reads (NASB): “Then the man arose to go, but his father-in-law urged him so that he spent the night there again.” 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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