Judges 19:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 19:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 19:20 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 19:20 — KJV
“And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.”
— Judges 19:20 (KJV)
Judges 19:20 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 19:20
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:20: old, let, only
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:20: old, let, lie
“These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:20: old, peace, let
“Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are. swarms...: or, a mixture of noisome beasts, etc”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:20: old, let, lie
“And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:20: old, let, lie
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