Judges 19:21

So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

In Context

20“Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.”

22While they were enjoying themselves, suddenly the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they said to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house, so we can have relations with him!”

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Cross References

Genesis 18:4Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.

Genesis 43:24And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.

2 Samuel 11:8Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him.

John 13:4So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist.

1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Matthew Henry on Judges 19:17-22

The Levite Entertained at Gibeah. ( b. c. 1410.) 16 And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites. 17 And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw a wayfaring man in the street of the city: and the old man said, Whither goest thou? and whence comest thou? 18 And he said unto him, We are passing from Beth-lehem-judah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to… Read the whole commentary →

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