Judges 18:31

Verse

So they set up for themselves Micah’s graven image, and it was there the whole time the house of God was in Shiloh.

American Standard Version (1901)

So they set them up Micah’s graven image which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.

And they put up for themselves the image which Micah had made, and it was there all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.

Free Bible Version

They worshiped the carved idol that Micah had made the whole time God's Temple was at Shiloh.

Geneva Bible 1599

So they set them vp the grauen image, which Michah had made, all the while the house of God was in Shiloh.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they set them up Micah’s graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.

Translation for Translators

After the people of the tribe of Dan set up the idols that had been made for Micah, they worshiped those idols, even though the Sacred Tent where they had been commanded to worship God, was at Shiloh.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So they worshiped Micah's carved figure that he made as long as the house of God was at Shiloh.

Noah Webster Bible

And they set up for themselves Micah's graven image which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.

World English Bible

So they set up for themselves Micah’s engraved image which he made, and it remained all the time that God’s house was in Shiloh.

Young's Literal Translation

And they appoint for them the graven image of Micah, which he had made, all the days of the house of God being in Shiloh.

Context

The Danites Take Micah’s Idols

³⁰The Danites set up idols for themselves, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.³¹So they set up for themselves Micah’s graven image, and it was there the whole time the house of God was in Shiloh.

Summary

This verse concludes the story of the tribe of Dan acquiring an idol and a priest for themselves, departing from the worship of the one true God. It highlights the spiritual decline and disobedience of the Israelites during the time of the judges. The actions of the tribe of Dan serve as a warning against idolatry and the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. Ultimately, this verse underscores the importance of remaining faithful to God and His covenant, avoiding the temptation to follow after false gods.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they set them up Micah's graven image, which he made,.... Which is repeated for the sake of the time of its continuance next expressed: all the time the house of God was in Shiloh; which, according to some Jewish writers (g), was three hundred and sixty years; that is, so long as the tabernacle was there, which was afterwards removed to Nob. (g) Maimon. in Misn. Zebachim, c. 14. sect. 6. & Bartenora in ib. sect. 7. Next: Judges Chapter 19