4 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.
5 But on the fourth day, arising in the night, he intended to set out. But his father-in-law took hold of him, and he said to him, 'First taste a little bread, and strengthen your stomach, and then you shall set out.'
6 And they sat down together, and they ate and drank. And the father of the young woman said to his son-in-law, 'I ask you to remain here today, so that we may rejoice together.'
7 But getting up, he intended to begin to set out. But nevertheless, his father-in-law pressed him resolutely, and made him remain with him.
8 But when morning came, the Levite was preparing for his journey. And his father-in-law said to him again, 'I beg you to take a little food, and to be strengthened, until the daylight increases, and after that, you shall set out.' Therefore, they ate together.
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