1 In those days there was no king in Israel: and in those days the tribe of the Danites sought them an inheritance to dwell in; for unto that day their inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In those days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- no king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and in those days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of the Danites H1839 (דָּנִי) — a Danite (often collectively) or descendants (or inhabitants) of Dan
- sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- them an inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- to dwell in H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- for unto that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- had not fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- unto them among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
2 And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from their whole number, men of valor, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to spy out the land, and to search it; and they said unto them, Go, search the land. And they came to the hill-country of Ephraim, unto the house of Micah, and lodged there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- of their family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- from their coasts H7098 (קָצָה) — a termination
- men H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- from Zorah H6881 (צׇרְעָה) — Tsorah, a place in Palestine
- and from Eshtaol H847 (אֶשְׁתָּאֹל) — Eshtaol, a place in Palestine
- to spy H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- out the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and to search H2713 (חָקַר) — properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately
- it; and they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- search H2713 (חָקַר) — properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- who when they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- they lodged H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
3 When they were by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of the young man the Levite; and they turned aside thither, and said unto him, Who brought thee hither? and what doest thou in this place? and what hast thou here?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- by the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- they knew H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- the Levite H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- and they turned in H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- thither, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Who brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thee hither H1988 (הֲלֹם) — hither
- and what makest H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
4 And he said unto them, Thus and thus hath Micah dealt with me, and he hath hired me, and I am become his priest.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Thus H2090 (זֹה) — this or that
- and thus H2090 (זֹה) — this or that
- dealeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- with me, and hath hired H7936 (שָׂכַר) — to hire
- me, and I am his priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
5 And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Ask counsel H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- we pray thee, of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that we may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- whether our way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- which we go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- shall be prosperous H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
6 And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before Jehovah is your way wherein ye go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- before H5227 (נֹכַח) — properly, the front part; used adverbially (especially with preposition), opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- wherein ye go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
7 Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt in security, after the manner of the Sidonians, quiet and secure; for there was none in the land, possessing authority, that might put them to shame in anything, and they were far from the Sidonians, and had no dealings with any man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Laish H3919 (לַיִשׁ) — Laish, the name of two places in Palestine
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- therein H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- how they dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- careless H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
- after the manner H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- of the Sidonians H6722 (צִידֹנִי) — a Tsidonian or inhabitant of Tsidon
- quiet H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- and secure H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- no magistrate H6114 (עֶצֶר) — restraint
- no magistrate H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- to shame H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
- thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- from the Sidonians H6722 (צִידֹנִי) — a Tsidonian or inhabitant of Tsidon
- and had no business H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
8 And they came unto their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and their brethren said unto them, What say ye?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- to Zorah H6881 (צׇרְעָה) — Tsorah, a place in Palestine
- and Eshtaol H847 (אֶשְׁתָּאֹל) — Eshtaol, a place in Palestine
- and their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
9 And they said, Arise, and let us go up against them; for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go and to enter in to possess the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- that we may go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- against them: for we have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- ye still H2814 (חָשָׁה) — to hush or keep quiet
- be not slothful H6101 (עָצַל) — to lean idly, i.e. to be indolent or slack
- to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
10 When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and the land is large; for God hath given it into your hand, a place where there is no want of anything that is in the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When ye go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- ye shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- secure H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- and to a large H7342 (רָחָב) — roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- it into your hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- a place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- no want H4270 (מַחְסוֹר) — deficiency; hence, impoverishment
- of any thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
11 And there set forth from thence of the family of the Danites, out of Zorah and out of Eshtaol, six hundred men girt with weapons of war.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there went H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- from thence of the family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- of the Danites H1839 (דָּנִי) — a Danite (often collectively) or descendants (or inhabitants) of Dan
- out of Zorah H6881 (צׇרְעָה) — Tsorah, a place in Palestine
- and out of Eshtaol H847 (אֶשְׁתָּאֹל) — Eshtaol, a place in Palestine
- six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- appointed H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- with weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
12 And they went up, and encamped in Kiriath-jearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahaneh-dan, unto this day; behold, it is behind Kiriath-jearim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- in Kirjath–jearim H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
- in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- wherefore they called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- that place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- Mahaneh–dan H4265 (מַחֲנֵה־דָן) — Machaneh-Dan, a place in Palestine
- unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Kirjath–jearim H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
13 And they passed thence unto the hill-country of Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they passed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- thence unto mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
14 Then 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to spy out H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Laish H3919 (לַיִשׁ) — Laish, the name of two places in Palestine
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Do ye know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that there is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- in these houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- an ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
- and teraphim H8655 (תְּרָפִים) — Teraphim (singular or plural) a family idol
- and a graven image H6459 (פֶּסֶל) — an idol
- and a molten image H4541 (מַסֵּכָה) — properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)
- now therefore consider H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- what ye have to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
15 And they turned aside thither, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and asked him of his welfare.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they turned H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- thitherward, and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- the Levite H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- and saluted H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- and saluted H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
16 And the six hundred men girt with their weapons of war, who were of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- appointed H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- with their weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- by the entering H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
17 And 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 by the entrance of the gate with the six hundred men girt with weapons of war.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to spy out H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- came in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the graven image H6459 (פֶּסֶל) — an idol
- and the ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
- and the teraphim H8655 (תְּרָפִים) — Teraphim (singular or plural) a family idol
- and the molten image H4541 (מַסֵּכָה) — properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)
- and the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- in the entering H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- with the six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- appointed H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- with weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
18 And when these went into Micah’s house, and fetched the graven image, the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image, the priest said unto them, What do ye?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And these went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into Micah’s H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and fetched H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the carved image H6459 (פֶּסֶל) — an idol
- the ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
- and the teraphim H8655 (תְּרָפִים) — Teraphim (singular or plural) a family idol
- and the molten image H4541 (מַסֵּכָה) — properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)
- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- unto them, What do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
19 And they said unto him, Hold thy peace, lay thy hand upon thy mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest: is it better for thee to be priest unto the house of one man, or to be priest unto a tribe and a family in Israel?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Hold thy peace H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
- lay H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- upon thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with us, and be to us H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- a father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and a priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- for thee to be a priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- or that thou be a priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- unto a tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- and a family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
20 And the priest’s heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the priest’s H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- was glad H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- and he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
- and the teraphim H8655 (תְּרָפִים) — Teraphim (singular or plural) a family idol
- and the graven image H6459 (פֶּסֶל) — an idol
- and went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
21 So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the cattle and the goods before them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they turned H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- and departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the little ones H2945 (טַף) — a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)
- and the cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- and the carriage H3520 (כְּבוּדָּה) — weightiness, i.e. magnificence, wealth
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
22 When they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that were in the houses near to Micah’s house were gathered together, and overtook the children of Dan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- when they were a good way H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- from the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- in the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- near to Micah’s H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- were gathered together H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- and overtook H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
23 And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- And they turned H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- their faces H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
24 And he said, ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and are gone away, and what have I more? and how then say ye unto me, What aileth thee?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ye have taken away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- my gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- which I made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and ye are gone away H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
25 And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows fall upon you, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Let not thy voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- be heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- among us, lest angry H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- among us, lest angry H4751 (מַר) — bitter (literally or figuratively); also (as noun) bitterness, or (adverbially) bitterly
- fellows H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- run H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- upon thee, and thou lose H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- thy life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- with the lives H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- of thy household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
26 And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- their way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and when Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- too strong H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
- for him, he turned H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- and went back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
27 And they took that which Micah had made, and the priest whom he had, and came unto Laish, unto a people quiet and secure, and smote them with the edge of the sword; and they burnt the city with fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- which Micah H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- which he had, and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Laish H3919 (לַיִשׁ) — Laish, the name of two places in Palestine
- unto a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- at quiet H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- and secure H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- and they smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them with the edge H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and burnt H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
28 And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Sidon, and they had no dealings with any man; and it was in the valley that lieth by Beth-rehob. And they built the city, and dwelt therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- no deliverer H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- from Sidon H6721 (צִידוֹן) — Tsidon, the name of a son of Canaan, and of a place in Palestine
- and they had no business H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and it was in the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- by Beth–rehob H1050 (בֵּית רְחוֹב) — Beth-Rechob, a place in Palestine
- And they built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- a city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
29 And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- after the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- their father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- who was born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- unto Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- howbeit H199 (אוּלָם) — however or on the contrary
- Laish H3919 (לַיִשׁ) — Laish, the name of two places in Palestine
- at the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
30 And the children of Dan set up for themselves the graven image; and Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, he and his sons were priests to the tribe of the Danites until the day of the captivity of the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- set up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- the graven image H6459 (פֶּסֶל) — an idol
- and Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Gershom H1647 (גֵּרְשֹׁם) — Gereshom, the name of four Israelites
- of Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- he and his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- were priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- to the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Dan H1839 (דָּנִי) — a Danite (often collectively) or descendants (or inhabitants) of Dan
- until the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the captivity H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
31 So they set them up Micah’s graven image which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they set them up H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- Micah’s H4318 (מִיכָה) — Micah, the name of seven Israelites
- graven image H6459 (פֶּסֶל) — an idol
- which he made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- all the time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- was in Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine