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house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they passed thence unto mount Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they passed from there to the mountains of Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they passed from there to the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They passed from there to the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they passed from there to the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then they passed from there to the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They went on from there to the hill country of Ephraim and came to Micah’s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there they traveled to the hill country of Ephraim and arrived at Micah’s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there they traveled to the hill country of Ephraim and arrived at Micah&#8217s house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they passed thence unto the hill-country of Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then they went into the hill country of Ephraim. When they came close to Micah's house, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they passed thence unto the hill country of Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From there they marched to the mountains of Ephraim as far as Micah's house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They went on from there and came to Micah's house in the hill country of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They proceeded from there to the mountainous region of Ephraim and arrived at Micah's house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And from there they traveled to the hill country of Ephraim and came to Micah?s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />From there they traveled through the Ephraimite hill country and arrived at Micah's house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They passed there to the hill country of Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they passed thence to mount Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They passed from there to the hill country of Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they pass over there [to] the hill-country of Ephraim, and come to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they pass over thence to the hill-country of Ephraim, and come in unto the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will pass from thence to mount Ephraim, and they will come even to the house of Micah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />From thence they passed into mount Ephraim. And when they were come to the house of Michas, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />From there, they crossed over to mount Ephraim. And when they had arrived at the house of Micah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From there they passed on into the mountain region of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From there they passed on to the hill country of Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they passed on from there to mount Ephraim, and went to the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they crossed from there to the Mountain of Aphreim and they went unto the house of Mikah<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they passed thence unto the hill-country of Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they went on thence to the mount of Ephraim, and came to the house of Michaias.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/18-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5373" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">The Danites Settle in Laish</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>They went up and camped at Kiriath-jearim in Judah. That is why the place west of Kiriath-jearim is called Mahaneh-dan to this day. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: miš·šām (Prep-m:: Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">And from there</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘aḇ·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">they traveled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har- (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">to the hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·rā·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">Micah’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Joshua 19:47</a></span><br />(Later, when the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and put it to the sword. So they took possession of Leshem, settled there, and renamed it after their father Dan.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34</a></span><br />The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-29.htm">1 Kings 12:29-30</a></span><br />One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">2 Kings 10:29</a></span><br />but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-15.htm">Hosea 4:15</a></span><br />Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Amos 8:14</a></span><br />Those who swear by the guilt of Samaria and say, ‘As surely as your god lives, O Dan,’ or, ‘As surely as the way of Beersheba lives’—they will fall, never to rise again.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-16.htm">Genesis 49:16-17</a></span><br />Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. / He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-22.htm">Deuteronomy 33:22</a></span><br />Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">1 Chronicles 12:35</a></span><br />From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4-8</a></span><br />And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Matthew 4:15</a></span><br />“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-4.htm">John 4:4-5</a></span><br />Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a></span><br />And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they passed there to mount Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah.</p><p class="hdg">mount Ephraim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/18-2.htm">Judges 18:2,3</a></b></br> And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from their coasts, men of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to spy out the land, and to search it; and they said unto them, Go, search the land: who when they came to mount Ephraim, to the house of Micah, they lodged there… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/17-1.htm">Judges 17:1</a></b></br> And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name <i>was</i> Micah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Judges 19:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass in those days, when <i>there was</i> no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/18-2.htm">Country</a> <a href="/judges/18-2.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/judges/17-8.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/judges/18-2.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/judges/18-2.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/judges/18-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/18-4.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/judges/18-3.htm">Micah's</a> <a href="/judges/18-2.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/judges/12-3.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Thence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/18-14.htm">Country</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Hill-Country</a> <a href="/judges/18-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/18-15.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/judges/18-15.htm">Micah's</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/judges/19-14.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Thence</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-1.htm">The Danites send five men to seek out an inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-3.htm">At the house of Micah they consult with Jonathan, and are encouraged</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-7.htm">They search Laish, and bring back news of good hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Six hundred men are sent to surprise it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-16.htm">In their way they rob Micah of his priest and his consecrated things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-27.htm">They win Laish, and call it Dan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-30.htm">They set up idolatry, wherein Jonathan inherits the priesthood.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And from there they traveled to the hill country of Ephraim</b><br>The hill country of Ephraim is a significant region in biblical history, often associated with the tribe of Ephraim, one of the prominent tribes of Israel. This area is characterized by its rugged terrain and strategic location, which made it a central hub for various events in Israel's history. The tribe of Ephraim was known for its strength and influence, as seen in passages like <a href="/joshua/17-17.htm">Joshua 17:17-18</a>. The hill country also served as a backdrop for many biblical narratives, including the story of Deborah and Barak in <a href="/judges/4.htm">Judges 4-5</a>. The journey to this region by the Danites reflects their search for a new territory, as their allotted land was insufficient or difficult to conquer (<a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34</a>).<p><b>and came to Micah’s house</b><br>Micah's house is central to the narrative in <a href="/judges/17.htm">Judges 17-18</a>, where Micah, an Ephraimite, establishes a private shrine with an idol, ephod, and household gods. This reflects the period's religious syncretism and the Israelites' departure from pure worship of Yahweh, as outlined in the Mosaic Law (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-4</a>). Micah's actions illustrate the spiritual confusion and moral decline during the time of the Judges, a theme prevalent throughout the book. The presence of a Levite serving as a priest in Micah's house further underscores the era's religious disorder, as Levites were meant to serve in the tabernacle, not private shrines (<a href="/numbers/18.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a>). This setting becomes pivotal as the Danites later seize Micah's idols and priest, highlighting the chaotic and lawless state of Israel during this period.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_danites.htm">The Danites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel seeking a new territory to inhabit, as their allotted land was insufficient or difficult to conquer.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hill_country_of_ephraim.htm">Hill Country of Ephraim</a></b><br>A central region in Israel, known for its rugged terrain and significant biblical events.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>An individual from the hill country of Ephraim who had established a shrine with idols and a personal priest.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah's_house.htm">Micah’s House</a></b><br>The location where the Danites stopped, which contained a shrine with idols and a Levite priest.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/levite_priest.htm">Levite Priest</a></b><br>A young Levite who served as a priest for Micah, despite the irregularity of his appointment and the idolatrous context.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a></b><br>The account of Micah and the Danites serves as a cautionary tale about the subtlety and danger of idolatry, even among God’s people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God’s Guidance</a></b><br>The Danites’ journey without seeking God’s direction highlights the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The Levite’s willingness to serve in an idolatrous context underscores the need for godly leadership and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The account illustrates the broader consequences of disobedience to God’s commands, affecting entire communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God’s Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human failings, God’s sovereign plan continues to unfold, reminding us of His ultimate control over history.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jephthah's_conflict_escalate.htm">Judges 12:1-3 - Why does Jephthah's conflict with the Ephraimites escalate so violently with little prior indication?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_carved_image_allowed_in_judges_18_31.htm">How do we reconcile the setting up of a carved image in Judges 18:31 with the strict prohibition against idolatry found elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_levite's_status_credible_in_judges_17.htm">In Judges 17:7-13, how credible is the Levite's priestly status, given the requirements found elsewhere in the Old Testament regarding priestly lineage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_60_7_tribes_align_historically.htm">Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Unto the house of Micah.</span>--Probably the precincts of the new sanctuary gave their name to a sort of village--Beth-Micah.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/18-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And from there</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשָּׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they traveled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעַבְר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aḇ·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the hill country</span><br /><span class="heb">הַר־</span> <span class="translit">(har-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ephraim</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and came</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Micah’s</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/18-13.htm">Judges 18:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/18-13.htm">OT History: Judges 18:13 They passed there to the hill country (Jd Judg. 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