employed are designed to impact the reader with the brutality of the concubine’s treatment. As if she has not suffered enough, verse 27 observes how the Levite casually abuses her even more. The Levite stands up, opens the door to the house and prepares to go on his way as if he has forgotten all about his concubine after a good night’s rest. The Hebrew text uses the interjection הִנֵּה (hinnēh), usually translated as “behold,” to indicate the ghastly scene at the Levite’s feet. His wife lies with