Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Judges 19:21 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Judges 19:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 19 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.”
Judges 19:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Judges 19:21
Ancient Hospitality in Gibeah: This verse describes the rare act of hospitality shown to the Levite and his concubine in Gibeah, a city of Benjamin. The Hebrew phrase "vayavi'ehu el-beito" (וַיְבִיאֵהוּ אֶל־בֵּיתוֹ) literally means "and he brought him into his house," emphasizing the personal welcome extended by the old man from Ephraim (verse 16). The provision of "mispo" (מִסְפּוֹא, provender/fodder) for the donkeys demonstrates complete hospitality—caring not just for the guests but their animals as well. The foot-washing ceremony "vayirchatzu ragleihem" (וַיִּרְחֲצוּ רַגְלֵיהֶם) was a cruc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Judges 19:21
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“and gave them water”
“he said to Simon”
“wash your feet”
“if she has brought up children”
“and he unloaded the camels. He gave straw and provender for the camels”
“and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel”
“Go down to your house”
“and bowed herself with her face to the earth”
“the Lord and the Teacher”