Judg.18.1
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 all their inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel.
Judg.18.1
In those days there was no king in Israel. But also in those days, the tribe of Dan was looking for a place to settle down. They hadn't yet occupied their plot among the tribes of Israel.
Judg.18.1
In those days Israel had no king. And in those days the tribe of the Danites was seeking a place of their own where they might settle, because they had not yet come into an inheritance among the tribes of Israel.
Judg.18.1
In those days there was no king in Israel. And in those days the tribe of the Danites was seeking an inheritance for itself to dwell in; for until that day their inheritance among the tribes of Israel had not fallen to them.
Judg.18.1
Now in those days Israel had no king. And the tribe of Dan was trying to find a place to settle, for they had not yet driven out the people who lived in the land assigned to them.
Judg.18.2
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.
Judg.18.2
The Danites sent out five robust warriors from Zorah and Eshtaol to look over the land and see what was out there suitable for their families. They said, "Go and explore the land." They went into the hill country of Ephraim and got as far as the house of Micah. They camped there for the night.
Judg.18.2
So the Danites sent five warriors from Zorah and Eshtaol to spy out the land and explore it. These men represented all their clans. They told them, "Go, explore the land." The men entered the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah, where they spent the night.
Judg.18.2
So the children of Dan sent five men of their family from their territory, men of valor from Zorah and Eshtaol, to spy out the land and search it. They said to them, "Go, search the land." So they went to the mountains of Ephraim, to the house of Micah, and lodged there.
Judg.18.2
So the men of Dan chose five warriors from among their clans, who lived in the towns of Zorah and Eshtaol, to scout out a land for them to settle in. When these warriors arrived in the hill country of Ephraim, they came to Micah's home and spent the night there.
Judg.18.3
When they were by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of the young man the Levite: and they turned in thither, and said unto him, Who brought thee hither? and what makest thou in this place? and what hast thou here?
Judg.18.3
As they neared Micah's house, they recognized the voice of the young Levite. They went over and said to him, "How on earth did you get here? What's going on? What are you doing here?"
Judg.18.3
When they were near Micah's house, they recognized the voice of the young Levite; so they turned in there and asked him, "Who brought you here? What are you doing in this place? Why are you here?"
Judg.18.3
While they were at the house of Micah, they recognized the voice of the young Levite. They turned aside and said to him, "Who brought you here? What are you doing in this place? What do you have here?"
Judg.18.3
Noticing the young Levite's accent, they took him aside and asked him, "Who brought you here, and what are you doing? Why are you here?"
Judg.18.4
And he said unto them, Thus and thus dealeth Micah with me, and hath hired me, and I am his priest.
Judg.18.4
He said, "One thing led to another: Micah hired me and I'm now his priest."
Judg.18.4
He told them what Micah had done for him, and said, "He has hired me and I am his priest."
Judg.18.4
He said to them, "Thus and so Micah did for me. He has hired me, and I have become his priest."
Judg.18.4
He told them about his agreement with Micah and that he was Micah's personal priest.
Judg.18.5
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.
Judg.18.5
They said, "Oh, good--inquire of God for us. Find out whether our mission will be a success."
Judg.18.5
Then they said to him, "Please inquire of God to learn whether our journey will be successful."
Judg.18.5
So they said to him, "Please inquire of God, that we may know whether the journey on which we go will be prosperous."
Judg.18.5
Then they said, "Ask God whether or not our journey will be successful."
Judg.18.6
And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.
Judg.18.6
The priest said, "Go assured. GOD's looking out for you all the way."
Judg.18.6
The priest answered them, "Go in peace. Your journey has the LORD 's approval."
Judg.18.6
And the priest said to them, "Go in peace. The presence of the LORD be with you on your way."
Judg.18.6
"Go in peace," the priest replied. "For the LORD will go ahead of you on your journey."
Judg.18.7
Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man.
Judg.18.7
The five men left and headed north to Laish. They saw that the people there were living in safety under the umbrella of the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. They had everything going for them. But the people lived a long way from the Sidonians to the west and had no treaty with the Arameans to the east.
Judg.18.7
So the five men left and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living in safety, like the Sidonians, unsuspecting and secure. And since their land lacked nothing, they were prosperous. Also, they lived a long way from the Sidonians and had no relationship with anyone else.
Judg.18.7
So the five men departed and went to Laish. They saw the people who were there, how they dwelt safely, in the manner of the Sidonians, quiet and secure. There were no rulers in the land who might put them to shame for anything. They were far from the Sidonians, and they had no ties with anyone.
Judg.18.7
So the five men went on to the town of Laish, where they noticed the people living carefree lives, like the Sidonians; they were peaceful and secure. The people were also wealthy because their land was very fertile. And they lived a great distance from Sidon and had no allies nearby.
Judg.18.8
And they came unto their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and their brethren said unto them, What say ye?
Judg.18.8
When they got back to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked, "So, how did you find things?"
Judg.18.8
When they returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, "How did you find things?"
Judg.18.8
Then the spies came back to their brethren at Zorah and Eshtaol, and their brethren said to them, "What is your report?"
Judg.18.8
When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their relatives asked them, "What did you find?"
Judg.18.9
And they said, Arise, that we may 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 to possess the land.
Judg.18.9
They said, "Let's go for it! Let's attack. We've seen the land and it is excellent. Are you going to just sit on your hands? Don't dawdle! Invade and conquer!
Judg.18.9
They answered, "Come on, let's attack them! We have seen that the land is very good. Aren't you going to do something? Don't hesitate to go there and take it over.
Judg.18.9
So they said, "Arise, let us go up against them. For we have seen the land, and indeed it is very good. Would you do nothing? Do not hesitate to go, and enter to possess the land.
Judg.18.9
The men replied, "Let's attack! We have seen the land, and it is very good. You should not hesitate to go and take possession of it.
Judg.18.10
When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where there is no want of any thing that is in the earth.
Judg.18.10
When you get there, you'll find they're sitting ducks, totally unsuspecting. Wide open land--God is handing it over to you, everything you could ever ask for."
Judg.18.10
When you get there, you will find an unsuspecting people and a spacious land that God has put into your hands, a land that lacks nothing whatever."
Judg.18.10
When you go, you will come to a secure people and a large land. For God has given it into your hands, a place where there is no lack of anything that is on the earth."
Judg.18.10
When you get there, you will find the people living carefree lives. God has given us a spacious and fertile land, lacking in nothing!"
Judg.18.11
And there went from thence of the family of the Danites, out of Zorah and out of Eshtaol, six hundred men appointed with weapons of war.
Judg.18.11
So 600 Danite men set out from Zorah and Eshtaol, armed to the teeth.
Judg.18.11
Then six hundred men from the clan of the Danites, armed for battle, set out from Zorah and Eshtaol.
Judg.18.11
And six hundred men of the family of the Danites went from there, from Zorah and Eshtaol, armed with weapons of war.
Judg.18.11
So six hundred warriors from the tribe of Dan set out from Zorah and Eshtaol.
Judg.18.12
And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim.
Judg.18.12
Along the way they made camp at Kiriath Jearim in Judah. That is why the place is still today called Dan's Camp--it's just west of Kiriath Jearim.
Judg.18.12
On their way they set up camp near Kiriath Jearim in Judah. This is why the place west of Kiriath Jearim is called Mahaneh Dan to this day.
Judg.18.12
Then they went up and encamped in Kirjath Jearim in Judah. (Therefore they call that place Mahaneh Dan to this day. There it is, west of Kirjath Jearim.)
Judg.18.12
They camped at a place west of Kiriath-jearim in Judah, which is called Mahaneh-dan to this day.
Judg.18.13
And they passed thence unto mount Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.
Judg.18.13
From there they proceeded into the hill country of Ephraim and came to Micah's house.
Judg.18.13
From there they went on to the hill country of Ephraim and came to Micah's house.
Judg.18.13
And they passed from there to the mountains of Ephraim, and came to the house of Micah.
Judg.18.13
Then they went up into the hill country of Ephraim and came to the house of Micah.
Judg.18.14
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.
Judg.18.14
The five men who earlier had explored the country of Laish told their companions, "Did you know there's an ephod, teraphim-idols, and a cast god-sculpture in these buildings? What do you think? Do you want to do something about it?"
Judg.18.14
Then the five men who had spied out the land of Laish said to their brothers, "Do you know that one of these houses has an ephod, other household gods, a carved image and a cast idol? Now you know what to do."
Judg.18.14
Then the five men who had gone to spy out the country of Laish answered and said to their brethren, "Do you know that there are in these houses an ephod, household idols, a carved image, and a molded image? Now therefore, consider what you should do."
Judg.18.14
The five men who had scouted out the land around Laish said to the others, "There is a shrine here with a sacred ephod, some household idols, a carved image, and a cast idol. It's obvious what we ought to do."
Judg.18.15
And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him.
Judg.18.15
So they turned off the road there, went to the house of the young Levite at Micah's place and asked how things had been with him.
Judg.18.15
So they turned in there and went to the house of the young Levite at Micah's place and greeted him.
Judg.18.15
So they turned aside there, and came to the house of the young Levite man--to the house of Micah--and greeted him.
Judg.18.15
So the five men went over to Micah's house, where the young Levite lived, and greeted him kindly.
Judg.18.16
And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, which were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.
Judg.18.16
The 600 Danites, all well-armed, stood guard at the entrance to the gate
Judg.18.16
The six hundred Danites, armed for battle, stood at the entrance to the gate.
Judg.18.16
The six hundred men armed with their weapons of war, who were of the children of Dan, stood by the entrance of the gate.
Judg.18.16
As the six hundred warriors from the tribe of Dan stood just outside the gate,
Judg.18.17
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 in the entering of the gate with the six hundred men that were appointed with weapons of war.
Judg.18.17
while the five scouts who had gone to explore the land went in and took the carved idol, the ephod, the teraphim-idols, and the god-sculpture. The priest was standing at the gate entrance with the 600 armed men.
Judg.18.17
The five men who had spied out the land went inside and took the carved image, the ephod, the other household gods and the cast idol while the priest and the six hundred armed men stood at the entrance to the gate.
Judg.18.17
Then the five men who had gone to spy out the land went up. Entering there, they took the carved image, the ephod, the household idols, and the molded image. The priest stood at the entrance of the gate with the six hundred men who were armed with weapons of war.
Judg.18.17
the five spies entered the shrine and took the carved image, the sacred ephod, the household idols, and the cast idol.
Judg.18.18
And these went into Micah's house, and fetched the carved image, the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image. Then said the priest unto them, What do ye?
Judg.18.18
When the five went into Micah's house and took the carved idol, the ephod, the teraphim-idols, and the sculpted god, the priest said to them, "What do you think you're doing?"
Judg.18.18
When these men went into Micah's house and took the carved image, the ephod, the other household gods and the cast idol, the priest said to them, "What are you doing?"
Judg.18.18
When these went into Micah's house and took the carved image, the ephod, the household idols, and the molded image, the priest said to them, "What are you doing?"
Judg.18.18
When the priest saw the men carrying all the sacred objects out of Micah's shrine, he said, "What are you doing?"
Judg.18.19
And they said unto him, Hold thy peace, lay thine hand upon thy mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest: is it better for thee to be a priest unto the house of one man, or that thou be a priest unto a tribe and a family in Israel?
Judg.18.19
They said to him, "Hush! Don't make a sound. Come with us. Be our father and priest. Which is more important, that you be a priest to one man or that you become priest to a whole tribe and clan in Israel?"
Judg.18.19
They answered him, "Be quiet! Don't say a word. Come with us, and be our father and priest. Isn't it better that you serve a tribe and clan in Israel as priest rather than just one man's household?"
Judg.18.19
And they said to him, "Be quiet, put your hand over your mouth, and come with us; be a father and a priest to us. Is it better for you to be a priest to the household of one man, or that you be a priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?"
Judg.18.19
"Be quiet and come with us," they said. "Be a father and priest to all of us. Isn't it better to be a priest for an entire tribe of Israel than just for the household of one man?"
Judg.18.20
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.
Judg.18.20
The priest jumped at the chance. He took the ephod, the teraphim-idols, and the idol and fell in with the troops.
Judg.18.20
Then the priest was glad. He took the ephod, the other household gods and the carved image and went along with the people.
Judg.18.20
So the priest's heart was glad; and he took the ephod, the household idols, and the carved image, and took his place among the people.
Judg.18.20
The young priest was quite happy to go with them, so he took along the sacred ephod, the household idols, and the carved image.
Judg.18.21
So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the cattle and the carriage before them.
Judg.18.21
They turned away and set out, putting the children, the cattle, and the gear in the lead.
Judg.18.21
Putting their little children, their livestock and their possessions in front of them, they turned away and left.
Judg.18.21
Then they turned and departed, and put the little ones, the livestock, and the goods in front of them.
Judg.18.21
They started on their way again, placing their children, livestock, and possessions in front of them.
Judg.18.22
And 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.
Judg.18.22
They were well on their way from Micah's house before Micah and his neighbors got organized. But they soon overtook the Danites.
Judg.18.22
When they had gone some distance from Micah's house, the men who lived near Micah were called together and overtook the Danites.
Judg.18.22
When they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men who were in the houses near Micah's house gathered together and overtook the children of Dan.
Judg.18.22
When the people from the tribe of Dan were quite a distance from Micah's home, Micah and some of his neighbors came chasing after them.
Judg.18.23
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?
Judg.18.23
They shouted at them. The Danites turned around and said, "So what's all the noise about?"
Judg.18.23
As they shouted after them, the Danites turned and said to Micah, "What's the matter with you that you called out your men to fight?"
Judg.18.23
And they called out to the children of Dan. So they turned around and said to Micah, "What ails you, that you have gathered such a company?"
Judg.18.23
They were shouting as they caught up with them. The men of Dan turned around and said, "What do you want? Why have you called these men together and chased after us like this?"
Judg.18.24
And he said, Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and ye are gone away: and what have I more? and what is this that ye say unto me, What aileth thee?
Judg.18.24
Micah said, "You took my god, the one I made, and you took my priest. And you marched off! What do I have left? How can you now say, "What's the matter?'"
Judg.18.24
He replied, "You took the gods I made, and my priest, and went away. What else do I have? How can you ask, 'What's the matter with you?'"
Judg.18.24
So he said, "You have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and you have gone away. Now what more do I have? How can you say to me, "What ails you?"'
Judg.18.24
"What do you mean, What do I want?" Micah replied. "You've taken away all my gods and my priest, and I have nothing left!"
Judg.18.25
And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.
Judg.18.25
But the Danites answered, "Don't yell at us; you just might provoke some fierce, hot-tempered men to attack you, and you'll end up an army of dead men."
Judg.18.25
The Danites answered, "Don't argue with us, or some hot-tempered men will attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives."
Judg.18.25
And the children of Dan said to him, "Do not let your voice be heard among us, lest angry men fall upon you, and you lose your life, with the lives of your household!"
Judg.18.25
The men of Dan said, "Watch what you say! Some of us are short-tempered, and they might get angry and kill you and your family."
Judg.18.26
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.
Judg.18.26
The Danites went on their way. Micah saw that he didn't stand a chance against their arms. He turned back and went home.
Judg.18.26
So the Danites went their way, and Micah, seeing that they were too strong for him, turned around and went back home.
Judg.18.26
Then the children of Dan went their way. And when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.
Judg.18.26
So the men of Dan went on their way. When Micah saw that there were too many of them for him to attack, he turned around and went home.
Judg.18.27
And they took the things which Micah had made, and the priest which he had, and came unto Laish, unto a people that were at quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and burnt the city with fire.
Judg.18.27
So they took the things that Micah had made, along with his priest, and they arrived at Laish, that city of quiet and unsuspecting people. They massacred the people and burned down the city.
Judg.18.27
Then they took what Micah had made, and his priest, and went on to Laish, against a peaceful and unsuspecting people. They attacked them with the sword and burned down their city.
Judg.18.27
So they took the things Micah had made, and the priest who had belonged to him, and went to Laish, to a people quiet and secure; and they struck them with the edge of the sword and burned the city with fire.
Judg.18.27
Then, with Micah's idols and his priest, the men of Dan came to the town of Laish, whose people were peaceful and secure. They attacked and killed all the people and burned the town to the ground.
Judg.18.28
And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley that lieth by Bethrehob. And they built a city, and dwelt therein.
Judg.18.28
There was no one around to help. They were a long way from Sidon and had no treaty with the Arameans. Laish was in the valley of Beth Rehob.
Judg.18.28
There was no one to rescue them because they lived a long way from Sidon and had no relationship with anyone else. The city was in a valley near Beth Rehob. The Danites rebuilt the city and settled there.
Judg.18.28
There was no deliverer, because it was far from Sidon, and they had no ties with anyone. It was in the valley that belongs to Beth Rehob. So they rebuilt the city and dwelt there.
Judg.18.28
There was no one to rescue the residents of the town, for they lived a great distance from Sidon and had no allies nearby. This happened in the valley near Beth-rehob. Then the people of the tribe of Dan rebuilt the town and lived there.
Judg.18.29
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.
Judg.18.29
When they rebuilt the city they renamed it Dan after their ancestor who was a son of Israel, but its original name was Laish.
Judg.18.29
They named it Dan after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel-though the city used to be called Laish.
Judg.18.29
And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel. However, the name of the city formerly was Laish.
Judg.18.29
They renamed the town Dan after their ancestor, Israel's son, but it had originally been called Laish.
Judg.18.30
And the children of Dan set up the graven image: and Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, he and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.
Judg.18.30
The Danites set up the god-figure for themselves. Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his descendants were priests to the tribe of Dan down to the time of the land's captivity.
Judg.18.30
There the Danites set up for themselves the idols, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the time of the captivity of the land.
Judg.18.30
Then the children of Dan set up for themselves the carved image; and Jonathan the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.
Judg.18.30
Then they set up the carved image, and they appointed Jonathan son of Gershom, a descendant of Moses, as their priest. This family continued as priests for the tribe of Dan until the Exile.
Judg.18.31
And they set them up Micah's graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.
Judg.18.31
All during the time that there was a sanctuary of God in Shiloh, they kept for their private use the god-figure that Micah had made.
Judg.18.31
They continued to use the idols Micah had made, all the time the house of God was in Shiloh.
Judg.18.31
So they set up for themselves Micah's carved image which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.
Judg.18.31
So Micah's carved image was worshiped by the tribe of Dan as long as the Tabernacle of God remained at Shiloh.
