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Judges 19:22-27 Israel's Idolatry and the Levite's Concubine

22 While they were enjoying themselves, some of the wicked men of the city surrounded the house. Pounding on the door, they shouted to the old man who owned the house, “Bring out the man who came to your house so we can have sex with him.”

23 The owner of the house went outside and said to them, “No, my friends, don’t be so vile. Since this man is my guest, don’t do this disgraceful thing.

24 Look, here is my virgin daughter, and his concubine. I will bring them out to you now, and you can use them and do to them whatever you wish. But to this man, don’t do such a disgraceful thing.”

25 But the men would not listen to him. So the man took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, and at dawn they let her go.

26 At daybreak the woman went back to the house where her master was staying, fell down at the door and lay there until daylight.

27 When her master got up in the morning and opened the door of the house and stepped out to continue on his way, there lay his concubine, fallen in the doorway of the house, with her hands on the threshold.

Cross References for Judges 19:22-27

Jude 1:7 - In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual imm... Click to read the verse Jude 1:7 Click to read the verse Jude 1:7

Genesis 19:5 - They called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:5

Romans 1:26-27 - Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relat... Click to read the verse Romans 1:26-27 Click to read the verse Romans 1:26-27

1 Corinthians 6:9 - Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neithe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:9

Leviticus 18:22 - “‘Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable. Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:22 Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:22

Leviticus 20:13 - “‘If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable.... Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:13 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:13

Deuteronomy 23:17 - No Israelite man or woman is to become a shrine prostitute. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:17

1 Samuel 25:17 - Now think it over and see what you can do, because disaster is hanging over our master and his ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:17

1 Samuel 10:27 - But some troublemakers said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him n... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:27 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:27

2 Samuel 13:28 - Absalom ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:28 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:28

1 Samuel 2:12 - Eli’s Wicked Sons Eli’s sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the Lord. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:12

2 Corinthians 6:15 - What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an un... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:15

Hosea 9:9 - They have sunk deep into corruption, as in the days of Gibeah. God will remember their wickedne... Click to read the verse Hosea 9:9 Click to read the verse Hosea 9:9

1 Kings 14:24 - There were even male shrine prostitutes in the land; the people engaged in all the detestable p... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:24 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:24

1 Kings 21:10 - But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify that he has cursed both God and the ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10

1 Samuel 30:22 - But all the evil men and troublemakers among David’s followers said, “Because they did not go o... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:22 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:22

Hosea 10:9 - “Since the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not war ... Click to read the verse Hosea 10:9 Click to read the verse Hosea 10:9

Deuteronomy 13:13 - that wicked men have arisen among you and have led the people of their town astray, saying, “Le... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:13

1 Samuel 25:25 - May my lord pay no attention to that wicked man Nabal. He is just like his name—his name is Foo... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:25 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:25

Judges 20:13 - Now surrender those wicked men of Gibeah so that we may put them to death and purge the evil fr... Click to read the verse Judges 20:13 Click to read the verse Judges 20:13

2 Samuel 20:1 - Sheba Rebels Against David Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bicri, a Benjamite, happened t... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:1 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 20:1

1 Kings 22:46 - He rid the land of the rest of the male shrine prostitutes who remained there even after the re... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:46 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:46

Genesis 19:4-5 - Before they had gone to bed, all the men from every part of the city of Sodom—both young and ol... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:4-5 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:4-5

Judges 16:25 - While they were in high spirits, they shouted, “Bring out Samson to entertain us.” So they call... Click to read the verse Judges 16:25 Click to read the verse Judges 16:25

Ruth 3:7 - When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at... Click to read the verse Ruth 3:7 Click to read the verse Ruth 3:7

Judges 19:6-7 - So the two of them sat down to eat and drink together. Afterward the girl’s father said, “Pleas... Click to read the verse Judges 19:6-7 Click to read the verse Judges 19:6-7

2 Samuel 23:6-7 - But evil men are all to be cast aside like thorns, which are not gathered with the hand. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:6-7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:6-7

Judges 20:5 - During the night the men of Gibeah came after me and surrounded the house, intending to kill me... Click to read the verse Judges 20:5 Click to read the verse Judges 20:5

1 Samuel 1:16 - Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish a... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:16 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:16

Romans 1:26 - Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relat... Click to read the verse Romans 1:26 Click to read the verse Romans 1:26