Judges 19:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And his father-in-law, the girl's father, made him stay, and he remained with him three days; so they ate and drank, and lodged there.

Cross References

Genesis 24:55

Her brother and her mother said, “Let the maiden remain with us a while, at least ten days; after that she may go.”

Genesis 25:6

But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts, and while he was still living he sent them away from his son Isaac, eastward to the east country.

Judges 19:3

Then her husband arose and went after her, to speak kindly to her and bring her back. He had with him his servant and a couple of asses. And he came to her father's house; and when the girl's father saw him, he came with joy to meet him.

Judges 19:5

And on the fourth day they arose early in the morning, and he prepared to go; but the girl's father said to his son-in-law, “Strengthen your heart with a morsel of bread, and after that you may go.”