And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father’s house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. (Judges 19:3)
His approach was evidently successful, for she brought her husband into the house.
Rejoiced to meet him.
The anxious hospitality of the concubine’s father indicates that the separation was probably regarded as a disgrace to the family. The father was outwardly apologetic and showed clearly his pleasure at the reconciliation by insisting that the Levite spend several days visiting with the family.