KJV ORIGINAL
And when the man rose up to depart, his father in law urged him: therefore he lodged there again.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the man got up to leave, his father-in-law strongly encouraged him to stay, so he spent another night there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how the father-in-law kept persuading his son-in-law to extend his visit for another day.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from one of the darkest stories in Judges, about a Levite and his concubine. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, hospitality was extremely important, and hosts would often urge guests to stay longer as a sign of honor and care. This particular story takes place during the chaotic period when Israel had no king and moral standards had deteriorated significantly.
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