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and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man became like one of his sons to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Levite agreed to live with the man, and the young man became to him like one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The Levite agreed to live with the man, and the young man became to him like one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the Levite agreed to live with the man; and the young man became to him like one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the Levite was willing to remain with the man, and the young man became to him like one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Levite agreed to live with the man, and the young man became to Micah like one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and agreed to stay with the man, and the young man became like one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and agreed to stay with the man, and the young man became like one of his sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and agreed to live with Micah. The young man became like one of Micah's sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The young Levite agreed to stay with Micah and became like a son to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendant of Levi agreed to live with the man, and the young man became like one of the family.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and agreed to stay with him, and the young man became like a son to Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the Levite agreed to stay with the man; the young man was like a son to Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Levite is willing to dwell with the man, and the young man is to him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Levite is willing to dwell with the man, and the young man is to him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Levite will be willing to dwell with the man; and the youth will be to him as one of his sons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He was content, and abode with the man, and was unto him as one of his sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He agreed, and he stayed with the man. And he was to him like one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and he agreed to stay with the man. The young man became like one of his own sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Levite agreed to stay with the man; and the young man became to him like one of his sons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he was persuaded to dwell with the man, and the young man was as one of his sons to him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Levite went and began to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/17-11.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=5215" 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/17.htm">Micah's Idolatry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>“Stay with me,” Micah said to him, “and be my father and priest, and I will give you ten shekels of silver per year, a suit of clothes, and your provisions.” So the Levite went in <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2974.htm" title="2974: way·yō·w·’el (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to yield, especially assent; hence To undertake as an act of volition.">and agreed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·lê·wî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: lā·še·ḇeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">to stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">and the young man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">became</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: kə·’a·ḥaḏ (Prep-k:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">like a</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bā·nāw (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Micah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Micah ordained the Levite, and the young man became his priest and lived in his house.…<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="/1_samuel/2-36.htm">1 Samuel 2:36</a></span><br />And everyone left in your house will come and bow down to him for a piece of silver or a morsel of bread, pleading, “Please appoint me to some priestly office so that I can eat a piece of bread.”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-31.htm">1 Kings 12:31</a></span><br />Jeroboam also built shrines on the high places and appointed from every class of people priests who were not Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">1 Kings 13:33</a></span><br />Even after these events, Jeroboam did not repent of his evil ways, but again he appointed priests for the high places from every class of people. He ordained anyone who desired to be a priest of the high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-9.htm">2 Kings 23:9</a></span><br />Although the priests of the high places did not come up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, they ate unleavened bread with their fellow priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-20.htm">Numbers 18:20</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-6.htm">Deuteronomy 18:6-8</a></span><br />Now if a Levite moves from any town of residence throughout Israel and comes in all earnestness to the place the LORD will choose, / then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD. / They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-3.htm">1 Samuel 8:3</a></span><br />But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-5.htm">1 Samuel 8:5</a></span><br />“Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-20.htm">1 Samuel 8:20</a></span><br />Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-19.htm">1 Samuel 10:19</a></span><br />But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-12.htm">1 Samuel 12:12</a></span><br />But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a></span><br />No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a></span><br />Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a></span><br />Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-12.htm">John 10:12-13</a></span><br />The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/15-13.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/joshua/7-7.htm">Content</a> <a href="/judges/17-10.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/judges/17-10.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/judges/17-7.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-35.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Content</a> <a href="/judges/18-1.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/judges/17-12.htm">Levite</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/judges/17-12.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/17-1.htm">Of the money that Micah first stole, then restored, his mother makes idols</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/17-5.htm">And he makes ornaments for them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/17-7.htm">He hires a Levite to be his priest</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/17.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/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and agreed to stay with him</b><br>This phrase indicates a mutual agreement between Micah and the young Levite, suggesting a formal arrangement or covenant. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, hospitality and agreements were significant, often involving oaths or promises. The Levite's decision to stay reflects the lack of centralized worship and priesthood during the time of the Judges, as everyone did what was right in their own eyes (<a href="/judges/17-6.htm">Judges 17:6</a>). This period was marked by spiritual and moral chaos, highlighting the need for godly leadership. The Levite's agreement to stay with Micah, despite the irregularity of the situation, underscores the spiritual confusion of the time.<p><b>and the young man became like a son to Micah</b><br>This phrase suggests a close, familial relationship developed between Micah and the Levite, which was not uncommon in ancient Near Eastern cultures where kinship bonds were highly valued. The Levite's role as a "son" implies a position of trust and responsibility within Micah's household. This relationship can be seen as a type of spiritual adoption, reflecting the broader biblical theme of adoption into God's family (<a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a>). The Levite's acceptance into Micah's household also foreshadows the later establishment of a more formal priesthood, as it prefigures the need for a legitimate spiritual authority, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>An Ephraimite who created a shrine with idols and hired a Levite to be his personal priest, reflecting the spiritual confusion and idolatry prevalent in Israel during this period.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a></b><br>A young man from Bethlehem in Judah who accepts Micah's offer to become his priest, despite the irregularity of the situation, highlighting the lack of adherence to God's law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>The region where Micah lived, representing a broader context of Israel's spiritual decline and the absence of centralized worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem_in_judah.htm">Bethlehem in Judah</a></b><br>The Levite's original home, a place later significant in biblical history as the birthplace of King David and Jesus Christ.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/idolatry_in_israel.htm">Idolatry in Israel</a></b><br>The event underscores the theme of idolatry and the Israelites' departure from worshiping Yahweh as prescribed in the Law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_confusion_and_idolatry.htm">Spiritual Confusion and Idolatry</a></b><br>The account of Micah and the Levite illustrates the dangers of spiritual confusion and the ease with which idolatry can infiltrate our lives when we stray from God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_true_worship.htm">The Importance of True Worship</a></b><br>This passage challenges us to examine our worship practices and ensure they align with biblical teachings, avoiding the creation of "idols" in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Role of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The Levite's willingness to serve in an unbiblical context highlights the need for spiritual leaders to adhere strictly to God's Word and lead others in truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_compromise.htm">Consequences of Compromise</a></b><br>Micah's actions show how compromising on God's commands can lead to further spiritual decline and confusion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility_in_faith.htm">Personal Responsibility in Faith</a></b><br>Each believer is responsible for their relationship with God and must ensure it is based on truth, not convenience or cultural norms.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'treasured_in_her_heart'_mean.htm">Is One like a Son of Man present?</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/why_does_micah_justify_his_shrine.htm">Why does Micah in Judges 17:5-6 feel justified in creating his own household shrine, despite the earlier commands against idol worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_micah's_mom_shift_from_curse_to_idol.htm">In Judges 17:1-4, how does Micah's mother shift from cursing the stolen silver to dedicating it for an idol, and what does this imply about her religious consistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Was unto him as one of his sons.</span>--The words are added by way of reflection on his subsequent ingratitude.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/17-11.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 agreed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיּ֥וֹאֶל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·w·’el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2974.htm">Strong's 2974: </a> </span><span class="str2">To show willingness, be pleased, determine, undertake (to do anything)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to stay</span><br /><span class="heb">לָשֶׁ֣בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·še·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him],</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the young man</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנַּ֙עַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(han·na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּאַחַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(kə·’a·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבָּנָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Micah.</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/17-11.htm">Judges 17:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/17-11.htm">OT History: Judges 17:11 The Levite was content to dwell (Jd Judg. 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