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He arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the young lady`s father said, Please strengthen your heart and stay until the day declines; and they ate, both of them.
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The Danger of Delay
Commentators explain that the father-in-law's persistent, though seemingly kind, hospitality causes a critical delay. By persuading the Levite to stay until afternoon, he forces him to travel at a much more dangerous time of day. This seemingly minor detail is the narrative trigger for the tragedy that follows, highlighting how well-intentioned procrastination can lead to disastrous consequences.
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19th Century
Anglican
And they lingered until afternoon. —The verb is perhaps an imperative: and linger (as in Isaiah 19:9, till the day tu…
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Reformed Baptist
And he rose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart , &c.] With a full intention to take his leave of his fa…
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…