Judges 17:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and agreed to stay with him, and the young man became like a son to Micah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.

Bible in Basic English

And the Levite said he would make his living-place with the man, and he became to him as one of his sons.

Free Bible Version

and agreed to stay with him. The young man became like a son to him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Leuite was content to dwel with the man, and the yong man was vnto him as one of his owne sonnes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.

Translation for Translators

So the young man agreed to live with Micah. He became like one of Micah’s own sons.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Levite was content to live with the man, and the young man became to Micah like one of his sons.

Noah Webster Bible

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.

World English Bible

The Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Levite is willing to dwell with the man, and the young man is to him as one of his sons.

Context

Micah’s Idolatry

¹⁰“Stay with me,” Micah said to him, “and be my father and priest, and I will give you ten shekels of silver per year, a suit of clothes, and your provisions.” So the Levite went in¹¹and agreed to stay with him, and the young man became like a son to Micah.

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What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

In this verse, a Levite from Bethlehem is offered a position as a priest in the household of Micah, a man from the hill country of Ephraim. The Levite accepts the offer, becoming like a member of Micah's family. This situation reflects the spiritual and moral decline of the Israelites during the time of the judges, where there was a lack of proper leadership and adherence to God's laws. The Levite's willingness to compromise his priestly duties for personal gain highlights the corruption and religious syncretism prevalent in that era. This verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of straying from God's commands and the importance of upholding true worship and obedience.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man,.... To continue with him; after he had made trial for some time, he liked his service, and his wages, and way of living; it was all agreeable to him: and the young man was unto him as one of his sons; as dearly beloved by him, and used as kindly and tenderly, as if he had been one of his own children; so strong were the affections of Micah to him, and so well pleased was he with his service.

Judges 17:11

Micah’s Idolatry

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

and agreed to stay with him, and the young man became like a son to Micah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.

Bible in Basic English

And the Levite said he would make his living-place with the man, and he became to him as one of his sons.

Free Bible Version

and agreed to stay with him. The young man became like a son to him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Leuite was content to dwel with the man, and the yong man was vnto him as one of his owne sonnes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.

Translation for Translators

So the young man agreed to live with Micah. He became like one of Micah’s own sons.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Levite was content to live with the man, and the young man became to Micah like one of his sons.

Noah Webster Bible

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.

World English Bible

The Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.

Young's Literal Translation

And the Levite is willing to dwell with the man, and the young man is to him as one of his sons.