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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 both ate.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 8. Advanced. Hebrew “and they tarried until the evening.” Septuagint “rest till the day decline.” Bible.—He wishes them to wait till the hear of the day be over. Calmet.—When he had obtained this request, he made the late hour an excuse for detaining them longer. But unhappily, the Levite was too resolute and desirous of returning home.
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