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Judges 18:15 ยท KJV

"And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him."

King James Version

What does Judges 18:15 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

13And they passed thence unto mount Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.
14Then answered the five men that went to spy out the country of Laish, and said unto their brethren, Do ye know that there is in these houses an ephod, and teraphim, and a graven image, and a molten image? now therefore consider what ye have to do.
15And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him.
16And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, which were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.
17And the five men that went to spy out the land went up, and came in thither, and took the graven image, and the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image: and the priest stood in the entering of the gate with the six hundred men that were appointed with weapons of war.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern the right path when faced with choices?

2

What does it mean for you to welcome others into your space?

3

When have you experienced hospitality in your life?

Life Application

hospitality

Consider how you can open your home or heart to others in need.

spirituality

Reflect on how you can seek guidance in your spiritual journey.

People in This Verse

LeviteOT

Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle. They played a crucial role in the worship and sacrificial system of ancient Israel.

First appearance: Exodus 32:26

MicahOT

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

Micah's house

The house of Micah represents a personal shrine where individual worship practices were conducted, diverging from traditional worship in the tabernacle.

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