King James Version
What Does Judges 19:6 Mean?
“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.”
Context
4
And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.
5
And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way. Comfort: Heb. Strengthen
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.
7
And when the man rose up to depart, his father in law urged him: therefore he lodged there again.
8
And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel's father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon , and they did eat both of them. until afternoon: Heb. till the day declined
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **Let thine heart be merry.**—Judges 16:25; Judges 18:20.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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