And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father’s house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him.
Her husband got up and went after her to speak kindly to her and bring her back home. He took his servant with him and a couple of donkeys. When he arrived, she brought him into her father's house, and when her father saw him, he was happy to welcome him.
The husband went to his wife's father's house to reconcile with her and bring her home, and her father was glad to see him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the Book of Judges, which recounts the chaotic period in Israel's history after the conquest of Canaan, when the nation lacked a central king and was led by temporary judges amid moral and social disorder. In this specific story, a Levite man travels to reconcile with his concubine who has returned to her father's house, reflecting the patriarchal family structures and the risks of travel in ancient Israelite society. The narrative highlights the broader theme of societal breakdown and the absence of godly leadership during that era.
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