Judges 18:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before Jehovah is your way wherein ye go.

Bible in Basic English

And the priest said to them, Go in peace: your way is guided by the Lord.

Free Bible Version

“Go in peace,” the priest replied. “The journey you are taking is being observed by the Lord.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Priest sayde vnto them, Goe in peace: for the Lord guideth your way which ye goe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.

Translation for Translators

The young man replied, “Things will go well for you. Yahweh will go with you on this journey.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

The priest said to them, “Go in peace. Yahweh will lead you in the way you should go.”

Noah Webster Bible

And the priest said to them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way in which ye go.

World English Bible

The priest said to them, “Go in peace. Your way in which you go is before Yahweh.”

Young's Literal Translation

And the priest saith to them, 'Go in peace; over-against Jehovah [is] your way in which ye go.'

Context

The Danites Settle in Laish

⁵Then they said to him, “Please inquire of God to determine whether we will have a successful journey.”⁶And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.”

Sermons

The Danites Look for a Place to Settle

Chuck Smith

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What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

In Judges 18:6, the Danites were seeking a new territory to settle in, and they inquired of the Levite priest for guidance. This verse highlights the importance of seeking God's direction and wisdom when making decisions, especially in matters of great significance. The Danites' action serves as a reminder for believers to seek counsel from God and His appointed leaders before embarking on new ventures or making life-altering choices. It underscores the value of seeking divine guidance through prayer, seeking counsel from spiritual mentors, and consulting the Scriptures for direction.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the priest said to them, go in peace,.... After he had consulted the oracle, or had asked counsel by the ephod and teraphim; either of his own head, or by a voice he had heard, which Satan might be permitted of God to deliver, he very roundly told them that they might proceed on in their journey with their minds quite easy, and with full assurance of success: before the Lord is your way wherein ye go; it is seen, observed, and taken notice of by him, and he approves of it; it is according to his will, and under his direction and protection, and success from him may be depended upon; though some observe that this answer is delivered in ambiguous terms, as generally the oracles of demons were, and might be taken in a good or bad sense, as the event should be; as that their way was before the Lord, and was seen by him either with pleasure or displeasure, with approbation or disapprobation, for their good, or for their harm: so that let it fall out as it might, the credit of the oracle was saved.