Judges 19:4
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.
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Gill's Exposition
And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him,.... Prevailed upon him to stay some time with him:
and he abode with him three days; it seems as if he agreed to stay with him so long, and…
The domestic affairs of this Levite would not have been related thus largely but to make way for the following story of the injuries done him, in which the whole nation interested themselves. Bishop…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
retained him or laid hold on himto prevent him from going away, cf. Jdg 7:8. The pressing and rather boisterous hospitality of the girl's father has a tragic significance in view of what follows,…