Judges 18:15
Judges 18:15 in Multiple Translations
So they turned aside there and went to the home of the young Levite, the house of Micah, and greeted him.
And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him.
And they turned aside thither, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and asked him of his welfare.
And turning from their road they came to the house of the young Levite, the house of Micah, and said to him, Is it well with you?
The five men left the road and went to where the young Levite was living in Micah's home to ask how he was.
And they turned thitherward and came to the house of the yong man the Leuite, euen vnto the house of Michah, and saluted him peaceably.
And they turn aside thither, and come in unto the house of the young man the Levite, the house of Micah, and ask of him of welfare, —
They went over there and came to the house of the young Levite man, even to the house of Micah, and asked him how he was doing.
And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even to the house of Micah, and saluted him.
And when they had turned a little aside, they went into the house of the young man the Levite, who was in the house of Michas: and they saluted him with words of peace.
So they went to the house where the man from the tribe of Levi lived, which was the house where Micah lived, and they greeted the young man from the tribe of Levi who had become Micah’s priest.
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Judges 18:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּס֣וּרוּ
שָׁ֔מָּ/ה
וַ/יָּבֹ֛אוּ
אֶל
בֵּֽית
הַ/נַּ֥עַר
הַ/לֵּוִ֖י
בֵּ֣ית
מִיכָ֑ה
וַ/יִּשְׁאֲלוּ
ל֖/וֹ
לְ/שָׁלֽוֹם
וַ/יָּס֣וּרוּ
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
שָׁ֔מָּ/ה
shâm
H8033
there
Adv | Suff
וַ/יָּבֹ֛אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
בֵּֽית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
הַ/נַּ֥עַר
naʻar
H5288
youth
Art | N-ms
הַ/לֵּוִ֖י
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Art | Ngmsa
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
מִיכָ֑ה
Mîykâh
H4318
Micaiah
N-proper
וַ/יִּשְׁאֲלוּ
shâʼal
H7592
to ask
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
לְ/שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 18:15
וַ/יָּס֣וּרוּ
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
שָׁ֔מָּ/ה
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv | Suff
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
וַ/יָּבֹ֛אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
בֵּֽית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הַ/נַּ֥עַר
naʻar
H5288
"youth"
Art | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a young person, either a boy or a girl, from infancy to adolescence. It is used to describe the servants and attendants who worked for kings and other important people in the Old Testament, like King David's servants.
Definition: 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer 1a) boy, lad, youth 1b) servant, retainer
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). See also: Genesis 14:24; 1 Samuel 25:5; Psalms 37:25.
הַ/לֵּוִ֖י
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Art | Ngmsa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
מִיכָ֑ה
Mîykâh
H4318
"Micaiah"
N-proper
Micaiah means who is like God, a prophet in 1 Kings 22:8, son of Imlah, prophesying during Jotham and Hezekiah's reigns.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.22.8; son of: Imlah (H3229) Another name of mi.kha.ye.hu (מִיכָֽיְהוּ "Micaiah" H4321G) § Micah or Micaiah or Michah = "who is like God" 1) the 6th in order of the minor prophets; a native of Moresheth, he prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, and was contemporary with the prophets Hosea, Amos, and Isaiah 2) an Ephraimite during the period of the judges 3) a descendant of Joel the Reubenite 4) son of Meribbaal and grandson of Jonathan 5) a Kohathite Levite, the eldest son of Uzziel the brother of Amram 6) father of Abdon, a man of high station in the reign of Josiah 7) son of Imlah and a prophet of Samaria who predicted the defeat and death of king Ahab of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Micah, Micaiah, Michah. See also: Judges 17:5; Judges 18:27; Jeremiah 26:18.
וַ/יִּשְׁאֲלוּ
shâʼal
H7592
"to ask"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To ask or inquire, this Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe seeking information or requesting something. It can also mean to beg or borrow, and is used in many different contexts throughout the Old Testament. The KJV translates it as ask, beg, or borrow.
Definition: 1) to ask, enquire, borrow, beg 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to ask, ask for 1a2) to ask (as a favour), borrow 1a3) to enquire, enquire of 1a4) to enquire of, consult (of deity, oracle) 1a5) to seek 1b) (Niphal) to ask for oneself, ask leave of absence 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to enquire, enquire carefully 1c2) to beg, practise beggary 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to be given on request 1d2) to grant, make over to, let (one) ask (successfully) or give or lend on request (then) grant or make over to Aramaic equivalent: she.el (שְׁאֵל "to ask" H7593)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ask (counsel, on), beg, borrow, lay to charge, consult, demand, desire, [idiom] earnestly, enquire, [phrase] greet, obtain leave, lend, pray, request, require, [phrase] salute, [idiom] straitly, [idiom] surely, wish. See also: Genesis 24:47; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 2:8.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
Study Notes — Judges 18:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 18:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 18:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 18:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 18:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 18:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 18:15
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 18:15
- Sermons on Judges 18:15
Context — The Danites Take Micah’s Idols
13And from there they traveled to the hill country of Ephraim and came to Micah’s house.
14Then the five men who had gone to spy out the land of Laish said to their brothers, “Did you know that one of these houses has an ephod, household gods, a graven image, and a molten idol? Now think about what you should do.”
15So they turned aside there and went to the home of the young Levite, the house of Micah, and greeted him.
16The six hundred Danites stood at the entrance of the gate, armed with their weapons of war. 17And the five men who had gone to spy out the land went inside and took the graven image, the ephod, the household idols, and the molten idol, while the priest stood at the entrance of the gate with the six hundred armed men.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 43:27 | He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:22 | Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing. |
| 3 | John 14:27 | Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 4:26 | Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.” |
| 5 | Genesis 37:14 | Then Israel told him, “Go now and see how your brothers and the flocks are faring, and bring word back to me.” So he sent him off from the Valley of Hebron. And when Joseph arrived in Shechem, |
| 6 | Luke 10:4–6 | Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road. Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. |
| 7 | Matthew 10:12–13 | As you enter the home, greet its occupants. If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you. |
Judges 18:15 Summary
This verse tells us that the Danites turned aside to visit the young Levite's house, where they found idols and other false gods, as mentioned in Judges 18:14. The Danites' actions show us the importance of being careful about the influences we allow in our lives and prioritizing God's guidance, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. Just like the Israelites were warned in Deuteronomy 12:1-3 to avoid idolatry, we too must be mindful of the dangers of idolatry and seek to follow God's commands, as stated in Exodus 20:3-5. By seeking God's wisdom and guidance, we can avoid the pitfalls of idolatry and walk in a way that honors Him, as seen in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Danites turn aside to visit the young Levite's house?
The Danites turned aside to visit the young Levite's house because they had previously learned about the presence of an ephod, household gods, a graven image, and a molten idol in one of the houses, as mentioned in Judges 18:14, and they wanted to investigate further, as seen in Judges 18:15.
Who was the young Levite mentioned in this verse?
The young Levite mentioned in Judges 18:15 is likely the same Levite who was hired by Micah to be his priest, as described in Judges 17:7-13, where it is written that a young Levite from Bethlehem came to Micah's house and was hired to be his priest, which is similar to the way the Levites were supposed to serve the Lord, as stated in Deuteronomy 18:6-8.
What can we learn from the Danites' actions in this verse?
We can learn from the Danites' actions that it is essential to be careful about the company we keep and the influences we allow in our lives, as warned in 1 Corinthians 15:33, and to prioritize seeking God's guidance and wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, and to be mindful of the importance of following God's commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 12:1-3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Judges 18?
This verse is a pivotal part of the story in Judges 18, as it sets the stage for the Danites' encounter with the young Levite and their subsequent theft of the idols, as described in Judges 18:16-17, which ultimately leads to the Danites' idolatrous worship, as seen in Judges 18:30-31, and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of idolatry, as warned in Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 12:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some potential dangers of seeking guidance from people who may not have our best interests at heart, and how can we apply the principles of Proverbs 11:14 to our lives?
- How can we balance the need for human guidance with the importance of seeking God's wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, and what role should prayer and Bible study play in our decision-making process?
- What are some ways that we can prioritize seeking God's guidance and wisdom in our own lives, and how can we apply the principles of Psalm 119:105 to our daily decisions?
- What are some potential consequences of allowing idolatrous influences into our lives, and how can we apply the warnings of Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 12:1-3 to our own lives?
- How can we cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and guidance in our lives, and what role should gratitude and humility play in our relationship with Him, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and James 4:6-10?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 18:15
And they turned thitherward,.... It seems as if the house lay a little out of their way, and therefore they turned on one hand to go unto it: and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 18:15
And they went up, and pitched in Kirjath-je'arim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjath-je'arim. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 18:15
Heb. asked him of peace, i.e. if he were in peace, peace being commonly put for health and prosperity.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 18:15
Judges 18:15 And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, [even] unto the house of Micah, and saluted him.Ver. 15. The house of the young man the Levite.] And saluted him.] And so did soon insinuate into him who - levitate plus quam desultoria - might be won with an apple, and lost with a nut. These Danites, with their salutations and fair promises, win this hireling Levite insalutato hero suo dacedere, to leave Micah his master without leave taken of him; who yet had used him as one of his sons.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 18:15
(15-18) In these verses we have a graphic description of the whole nefarious proceeding. The five spies, knowing Jonathan, salute him, and inveigle him to the entrance of the court to talk to their six hundred companions. While the chiefs of this little army detain him in conversation, without any show of violence the five slip away unobserved to the alîyah, or upper room, which serves as the chapel, and steal all the essentials of the worship—namely, (1) the ephod; (2) the teraphim; (3) the graven image; (4) the molten image. It is true that in Judges 18:20-30 the massecah is not mentioned; but it may be regarded as belonging to the pesel. It is only when he sees them in actual possession of these that Jonathan asks the alarmed question, “What do ye?”
Cambridge Bible on Judges 18:15
15. even unto the house of Micah] A gloss inserted to identify the young Levite’s house with that of Micah; see on Judges 17:7. LXX. Luc omits the house of the young man the Levite.
Sermons on Judges 18:15
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My Peace by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the difference between how the world gives and how Jesus gives. He uses the example of a cautious deacon in the church who would carefully m |
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A Place to Hide by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala emphasizes the priceless nature of God's unfailing love and the refuge it provides, likening God to a protective bird under whose wings we can find safety. He explains |
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Contrast of Faith by Peter Marshall | Peter Marshall contrasts two maritime disasters to illustrate the evolution of faith in society. He reflects on the survivors of the Athenia, who sang lighthearted songs in the fac |
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Gethsemane by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. He begins by emphasizing the love of Jesus, who willingly came down to earth to die on th |
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For Me to Live Is Christ by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, Dr. Dave Sidlow-Baxter focuses on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." He emphasizes that |
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Fighting the Blues by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing that we are not alone in facing challenges and doubts. He encourages listeners to reject negative thoughts and |
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Dr. Law and Dr. Grace - Part 1 by Lester Roloff | This sermon focuses on the theme of finding comfort and security in God's arms amidst life's challenges and uncertainties. It emphasizes the peace and protection that comes from be |