שופטים, פרק י״ט, פסוק ח׳

The morning intended for departure finally arrives, but the host's desire to honor his guest leads to yet another delay in the travel plans. The father offers a meal, acting on the natural understanding that a person should not set out on a long journey without eating first [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This simple offer of food results in a significant delay [מצודת ציון]. As the two men share their meal, their conversation stretches on, keeping them at the table much longer than anticipated [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. They remain seated together well into the afternoon. Commentators explain that this time of day is marked by the sun beginning to lean toward the west. The physical decline of the day is a direct reference to the sun itself, as the period during which the sun shines upon the earth is exactly what defines the day [רד״ק, מצודת ציון].