Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 19:21
So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
They washed their feet, as they used to do to travellers in these hot countries, Gen 18:4; 19:2; 24:32, &c.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
So he brought him into his house,…. Showed him the way to it, and in a kind and friendly manner introduced him, and bid him welcome:
and gave provender unto the asses; this is mentioned first, it being then perhaps, as now, the first thing that a careful man is concerned for, to see that his cattle is taken care of, and then himself; and such a method this ancient good man took with his guest:
and they washed their feet; which was commonly done to strangers in those hot countries, and was very refreshing, see Ge 18:4
and did eat and drink; sat down at table and supped with him.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(21) Gave provender unto the asses.Notice the humane Eastern custom of attending first the wants of the animals.
They washed their feet.One of the first necessities for personal comfort after a journey in hot countries, and where only sandals are worn (Gen. 18:4; Gen. 24:32; Gen. 43:24; Luk. 7:44; Joh. 13:5; 1Ti. 5:10).
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
21. Washed their feet One of the most ancient usages of Eastern hospitality, (Gen 18:4; Gen 19:2,) being regarded as a mark of respect to a guest, and of kind attention on the part of the host.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
‘ So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder, and they washed their feet, and ate and drank.’
With some relief and gratitude they accepted the old man’s offer and he led them to his house, where every provision was made for them. Note that the animals’ needs were met first as befitted a careful and considerate owner, and an equally careful and considerate host.
“They washed their feet.” This was the second thing they did, for they would be wearing sandals and the roads would be dusty, and their feet sweaty. Then they settled down to eat. Everything was seemingly going well after all, and they no doubt felt greatly relieved.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Jdg 19:21 So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
Ver. 21. And they washed their feet. ] So they usually did in those hot countries before they sat down to eat; Gen 18:4 ; Gen 19:2 Luk 7:44 2Sa 11:8 1Ti 5:10 for men used, because of the great heat there, to go barefooted.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
So he brought: Gen 24:32, Gen 43:24
they washed: Gen 18:4, 1Sa 25:41, 2Sa 11:8, Luk 7:44, Joh 13:4, Joh 13:5, Joh 13:14, Joh 13:15, 1Ti 5:10
Reciprocal: Jdg 19:6 – let thine heart 1Ki 13:7 – refresh Job 31:32 – The stranger Isa 58:7 – bring Act 16:15 – And she