Bible Strands
Judges 18:15
So they turned aside there and went to the home of the young Levite, the house of Micah, and greeted him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The five Danite spies and their tribal brothers turn aside from their mission to visit the dwelling of the young Levite residing in Micah’s compound, immediately after learning of the local idols.
The words — וַ/יָּס֣וּרוּ (va/i.ya.Su.ru) translates literally as “and they turned aside,” while בֵּֽית\־ (beit-) denotes “the house of.”
The thread — The narrative pattern of travelers pausing to inquire after family or offer greetings recurs in Genesis 43:27, Genesis 37:14, and John 14:27.
Why it lands — The text records a tactical detour that interrupts a military reconnaissance to exchange courtesies, demanding the reader acknowledge how spiritual compromise infiltrates routine human interactions.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him.
Cross-references
- Genesis 43:27 He asked if they were well, and then he asked, “How is your elderly father you told me about? Is he still alive?”
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Genesis 37:14 Then Israel told him, “Go now and see how your brothers and the flocks are faring, and bring word back to me.” So he sent him off from the Valley of Hebron. And when Joseph arrived in Shechem,
- 1 Samuel 17:22 Then David left his supplies in the care of the quartermaster and ran to the battle line. When he arrived, he asked his brothers how they were doing.
- 2 Kings 4:26 Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.”
- Matthew 10:12 As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
- Luke 10:4 Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road.