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Judges 17:11 Cross-References
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“And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.”
Judges 17:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Judges 17:11
And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons. The Hebrew phrase "the Levite was content" (vayoel haLevi, וַיּוֹאֶל הַלֵּוִי) literally means "the Levite agreed" or "was willing," emphasizing his voluntary acceptance of this corrupt arrangement. His contentment with unauthorized ministry reveals a seared conscience. A faithful Levite would have confronted Micah's idolatry, citing the second commandment and directing him to the tabernacle at Shiloh. Instead, this Levite prioritized financial security and comfortable family relationships over...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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