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Judges 19:8 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And 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.
7And when the man rose up to depart, his father in law urged him: therefore he lodged there again.
8And 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.
9And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home.
10But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to invitations from others?

2

What does it mean to you to take time to enjoy meals with loved ones?

3

When have you felt the need to pause and reflect during a busy day?

Life Application

family

Set aside time to share meals with your family, fostering deeper connections.

faith

Take a moment to thank God for the blessings of community and family.

People in This Verse

Father of the damselOT

The father who welcomes his daughter's husband, showing hospitality and familial bonds.

First appearance: Judges 19:3

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