His father-in-law, the young lady’s father, kept him there; and he stayed with him three days. So they ate and drank, and stayed there.
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- 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.
- BSB His father-in-law, the girl’s father, persuaded him to stay, so he remained with him three days, eating, drinking, and lodging there.
- NKJV Now his father-in-law, the young woman’s father, detained him; and he stayed with him three days. So they ate and drank and lodged there.
- NASB His father-in-law, the girl’s father, prevailed upon him, and he remained with him for three days. So they ate and drank and stayed there.
- NLT Her father urged him to stay awhile, so he stayed three days, eating, drinking, and sleeping there.
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