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His father-in-law, the young lady`s father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they ate and drink, and lodged there.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Retained him. —One motive of the father-in-law would doubtless be to practise the full rights of hospitality, which are in the Eas…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him
Prevailed upon him to stay some time with him:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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