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.

And embraced the man. And the son in law tarried in the house of his father in law three days, eating with him and drinking familiarly.

And his father-in-law, the girl's father, made him stay, and he remained with him three days; so they ate and drank, and lodged there.

And his father-in-law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he abode with him three days: so they ate and drank, and lodged there.

And keep hold on him doth his father-in-law, father of the young woman, and he abideth with him three days, and they eat and drink, and lodge there.

And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him; and he stayed with him three days: so they did eat and drink, and lodged there.

And his father-in-law, the girl's father, kept him there for three days; and they had food and drink and took their rest there.

His father-in-law, the young lady's father, welcomed him; and he stayed with him three days. So they ate and drank and stayed there.

And he embraced the man. And the son-in-law stayed in the house of his father-in-law for three days, eating and drinking with him in a friendly manner.

And his father in law, the damsel's father, retained him,.... Prevailed upon him to stay some time with him:
and he abode with him three days; it seems as if he agreed to stay with him so long, and that time he stayed contentedly:
so they did eat and drink, and lodged there; the Levite and his servant were very handsomely entertained, and had everything provided for them convenient for meat, drink, and lodging.