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Judges 17:8 · KJV

"And the man departed out of the city from Beth-lehem-judah to sojourn where he could find a place: and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.
7And there was a young man out of Beth-lehem-judah of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there.
8And the man departed out of the city from Beth-lehem-judah to sojourn where he could find a place: and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed.
9And Micah said unto him, Whence comest thou? And he said unto him, I am a Levite of Beth-lehem-judah, and I go to sojourn where I may find a place.
10And Micah said unto him, Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a priest, and I will give thee ten shekels of silver by the year, and a suit of apparel, and thy victuals. So the Levite went in.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek out community when feeling lost?

2

What does finding a spiritual home mean for you?

3

When have you had to leave a familiar place for your faith?

Life Application

community

Consider joining a local church or group that aligns with your values and beliefs.

faith

Reflect on how your spiritual journey may require leaving comfort zones to find true fellowship.

Places in This Verse

Beth-lehem-judah(Bethlehem, West Bank today)

A significant city in Judea, known as the birthplace of David and later Jesus, representing a place of hope and heritage.

Mount Ephraim

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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