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Judges 19:21

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Judges 19:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
Judges 19:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Judges 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-judah unto the farther side of the hill-country of Ephraim; from thence am I, and I went to Beth-lehem-judah: and I am [now] going to the house of Jehovah; and there is no man that taketh me into his house.
19Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man that is with thy servants: there is no want of anything.
20And the old man said, Peace be unto thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
21So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
22As they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain base fellows, beset the house round about, beating at the door; and they spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thy house, that we may know him.
23And the man, the master of the house, went out unto them, and said unto them, Nay, my brethren, I pray you, do not so wickedly; seeing that this man is come into my house, do not this folly.
24Behold, here is my daughter a virgin, and his concubine; them I will bring out now, and humble ye them, and do with them what seemeth good unto you: but unto this man do not any such folly.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So he brought him into his house, etc.] Showed him the way to it, and in a kind and friendly manner introduced him, and bid him welcome: and gave provender unto the asses; this is mentioned first, it being then perhaps, as now, the first thing that a careful man is concerned for, to see that his cattle is taken care of, and then himself; and such a method this ancient good man took with his guest: and they washed their feet; which was commonly done to strangers in those hot countries, and was very refreshing, (see <011804>Genesis 18:4 19:2) and did eat and drink; sat down at table and supped with him.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Washed - As they used to do to travellers in those hot countries. Judges 19:22”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“So he brought: Gen 24:32, Gen 43:24 they washed: Gen 18:4; Sa1 25:41; Sa2 11:8; Luk 7:44; Joh 13:4, Joh 13:5, Joh 13:14, Joh 13:15; Ti1 5:10 Judges 19:22”
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