Judges 19:4

And his father in law, the damosels father, reteined him, and hee abode with him three dayes: so they did eate and drinke, and lodged there.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

His father-in-law, the girl's father, detained him; and he remained with him three days. So they ate and drank and lodged there.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And his father-in-law, the girl's father, kept him there for three days; and they had food and drink and took their rest there.
- Basic English Bible

His father-in-law, the girl's father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him, and he abode with him three days; and they ate and drank, and lodged there.
- Darby Bible

And embraced the man. And the son in law tarried in the house of his father in law three days, eating with him and drinking familiarly.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

His father-in-law, the young lady's father, retained him; and he stayed with him three days: so they ate and drink, and lodged there.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Judges 19:4

19:2 Against him - That is, against her faith given to him. Went away - Either for fear of punishment; or, because her heart was alienated from him; wherein not only she sinned, but her father by connivance at her sin, and neglect of just endeavours for her reconciliation to her husband.

19:3 Friendly - To offer her pardon and reconciliation.