Judges 17:5 Β· KJV
"And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest."
King James Version
What does Judges 17:5 mean? βPassage Context
Reflection Questions
How do you ensure your worship aligns with God's will?
What does having personal idols look like for you?
When have you felt the need for spiritual guidance?
Life Application
Evaluate your personal practices to ensure they align with biblical teachings.
Identify any modern 'idols' in your life that may distract from true worship.
People in This Verse
Micah is a man from the hill country of Ephraim who created his own shrine and appointed his son as a priest. His actions illustrate the spiritual decline in Israel during the Judges period.
First appearance: Judges 17:1
Places in This Verse
A central region in Israel, significant for its role in the tribal allocations and the setting of many events during the Judges period.
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