Judges 19:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 19:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 19:4 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 19:4 — KJV
“And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.”
— Judges 19:4 (KJV)
Judges 19:4 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 19:4
“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:4: law, three, days
“When I was gone up into the mount to receive the tables of stone, even the tables of the covenant which the LORD made with you, then I abode in the mount forty days and forty nights, I neither did eat bread nor drink water:”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:4: abode, days, eat
“And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:4: three, days, eat
“And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:4: three, days, eat
“And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.”
Shares key themes with Judges 19:4: father, damsel, eat
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