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The old man said, Peace be to you; howsoever let all your wants lie on me; only don`t lodge in the street.
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A Promise, Not a Platitude
Commentators like Ellicott and Gill explain that the old man's phrase, "Peace be unto thee," is more than a simple greeting. It's a substantive promise of help and an assurance of safety, meant to bring "ease and tranquillity of mind" to the distressed travelers. It's an active commitment to their well-being.
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19th Century
Anglican
Peace be with you. — The words are not here a greeting, but an assurance of help.
Only do not lodge in…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the old man said, peace be with you All happiness attend you, particularly ease and tranquillity of mind, let no…
Presbyterian
The three remaining chapters of this book contain a very sad history of the wickedness of the men of Gibeah, in Benjamin. The righteous Lord permit…
