So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.
Ver. 21. And they washed their feet.] So they usually did in those hot countries before they sat down to eat; Genesis 18:4 ; Gen 19:2 Luke 7:44 2 Samuel 11:8 1Ti 5:10 for men used, because of the great heat there, to go barefooted.