NIV: His father-in-law, the woman's father, prevailed on him to stay; so he remained with him three days, eating and drinking, and sleeping there.
NAS: His father-in-law, the girl's father, detained him; and he remained with him three days. So they ate and drank and lodged there.
KJV: 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.
GWT: He made the Levite stay there with him, celebrating for three days.
ASV: 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.
BBE: 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.
DBY: 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.
DRB: 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.
WBS: 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.
WEB: His father-in-law, the young lady's father, retained him; and he stayed with him three days: so they ate and drink, and lodged there.
YLT: 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.
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