The Crime of the Benjamites
Judges 19:20
In 11 translations
- BSB
- “Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.”
- KJV
- And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
- WEB
- The old man said, “Peace be to you! Just let me supply all your needs, but don’t sleep in the street.”
- ASV
- And the old man said, Peace be unto thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
- LSV
- And the old man says, “Peace to you; only, all your lack [is] on me, but do not lodge in the broad place.”
- YLT
- And the old man saith, 'Peace to thee; only, all thy lack [is] on me, only in the broad place lodge not.'
- DBY
- Then the old man said, Peace be with thee; only let all thy wants lie on me; but lodge not in the street.
- DRC
- And the old man answered him: Peace be with thee: I will furnish all things that are necessary: only I beseech thee, stay not in the street.
- GNV
- And the olde man sayde, Peace bee with thee: as for all that thou lackest, shalt thou finde with me: onely abide not in the streete al night.
- JPS
- And the old man said: 'Peace be unto thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the broad place.'
- LXXE
- And the old man said, Peace be to thee; only be every want of thine upon me, only do thou by no means lodge in the street.
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Original-language editions
- WLC
- וַיֹּ֨אמֶר הָאִ֤ישׁ הַזָּקֵן֙ שָׁל֣וֹם לָ֔ךְ רַ֥ק כָּל־מַחְסוֹרְךָ֖ עָלָ֑י רַ֥ק בָּרְח֖וֹב אַל־תָּלַֽן׃
- LXX-Br
- Καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ἀνὴρ πρεσβύτης, εἰρήνη σοι· πλὴν πᾶν τὸ ὑστέρημά σου ἐπʼ ἐμὲ, πλὴν ἐν τῇ πλατείᾳ οὐ μὴ αὐλισθήσῃ.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
GibeahHospitalityWolfZebah and ZalmunnaBethlehemJudges, Period ofSalutationsBeneficenceBenjaminPeace
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Cross-references most cited first
- Judges 6:23But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”
- 1 Samuel 25:6and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and your house and to all that belongs to you.
- 1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
- James 2:15–16Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
- Genesis 43:23–24“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them. And the steward took the…
- 1 John 3:18Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
- Luke 10:5–6Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.
- 1 Corinthians 1:3Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David…
- Genesis 24:31–33“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed…
- Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- Genesis 19:2–3and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” But…
- Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
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