Judges 19:21

So the man brought the Levite into his house and gave feed to the donkeys. They washed their feet and ate and drank.

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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

20The old man greeted them, “Peace be with you! I will take care of all your needs. Only do not spend the night in the square.”

22While they were making their hearts glad, some men of the city, worthless men, surrounded the house, beating on the door. They spoke to the old man, the master of the house, saying, “Bring out the man who came into your house, so we can have sex with him.”

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Cross References

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

Genesis 43:24The steward took the men into Joseph's house. He gave them water, and they washed their feet. He gave feed to their donkeys.

2 Samuel 11:8David said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the king's palace, and the king sent a gift for Uriah after he left.

John 13:4He got up from dinner and took off his outer clothing. Then he took a towel and wrapped it around himself.

1 Timothy 5:10She must be known for good deeds, whether it is that she has cared for children, or has been hospitable to strangers, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has relieved the afflicted, or has been devoted 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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