Judges 19:9 · KJV
"And 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."
King James Version
What does Judges 19:9 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
How do you feel when someone encourages you to stay longer in a conversation or visit?
What does it mean to you to create a welcoming environment?
When have you experienced the joy of staying longer with someone you care about?
Life Application
Be intentional about creating a welcoming space for friends and family.
Consider how God invites you to linger in His presence through prayer and reflection.
People in This Verse
The father who welcomes his daughter's husband, showing hospitality and familial bonds.
First appearance: Judges 19:3
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