Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Judges 19:6 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Judges 19:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 19 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.”
Judges 19:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Judges 19:6
And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.Despite the Levite's intention to depart after a quick meal (v. 5), the father escalated from "a morsel" to a full meal where they sat down (vayeshvu, וַיֵּשְׁבוּ), indicating extended dining. The father's plea—Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night (ho'el-na velin, הוֹאֶל־נָא וְלִין)—uses ya'al (יָאַל), meaning to consent, be willing, or take pleasure in something. The phrase let thine heart be merry (ve...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Judges 19:6
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“he”
“when their hearts were merry”
“and his heart was merry”
“when the heart of the king was merry with wine”
“and a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake”
“oil to make his face to shine”
“Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.'”
“he held a feast in his house”
“and gathered their vineyards”
“and they will be glad. They will give gifts to one another”