Holy Scripture

Judges 19:22

A church father on this verse
“And when they were satisfied and the tables were removed, vile men rushed up and surrounded the house.”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — On the Duties of the Clergy 3.19.114

Source: Septuagint

Original

22And they were comforting their heart, when, behold, the men of the city, sons of transgressors, compassed the house, knocking at the door: and they spoke to the old man the owner of the house, saying, Bring out the man who came into thy house, that we may know him.

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20And 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.

21And he brought him into his house, and made room for his asses; and they washed their feet, and ate and drank.

— Judges 19:22 —

23And the master of the house came out to them, and said, Nay, brethren, do not ye wrong, I pray you, after this man has come into my house; do not ye this folly.

24Behold my daughter a virgin, and the man’s concubine: I will bring them out, and humble ye them, and do to them that which is good in your eyes; but to this man do not this folly.

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