Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A young Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, who had been living within the clan of Judah, New Living Translation One day a young Levite, who had been living in Bethlehem in Judah, arrived in that area. English Standard Version Now there was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. Berean Standard Bible And there was a young Levite from Bethlehem in Judah who had been residing within the clan of Judah. King James Bible And there was a young man out of Bethlehemjudah of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. New King James Version Now there was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah; he was a Levite, and was staying there. New American Standard Bible Now there was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite; and he was staying there. NASB 1995 Now there was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite; and he was staying there. NASB 1977 Now there was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite; and he was staying there. Legacy Standard Bible And there was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite; and he was sojourning there. Amplified Bible Now there was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah, from the family [of the tribe] of Judah, who was a Levite; and he was staying there [temporarily]. Christian Standard Bible There was a young man, a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, who was staying within the clan of Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible There was a young man, a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, who resided within the clan of Judah. American Standard Version And there was a young man out of Beth-lehem-judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite; and he sojourned there. English Revised Version And there was a young man out of Beth-lehem-judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. GOD'S WORD® Translation There was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah. (Bethlehem belongs to the family of Judah.) He was a Levite but was living in Bethlehem. Good News Translation At that same time there was a young Levite who had been living in the town of Bethlehem in Judah. International Standard Version A young male descendant of Levi happened to be visiting there from Bethlehem in the territory of Judah. Majority Standard Bible And there was a young Levite from Bethlehem in Judah who had been residing within the clan of Judah. NET Bible There was a young man from Bethlehem in Judah. He was a Levite who had been temporarily residing among the tribe of Judah. New Heart English Bible There was a young man out of Bethlehem Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite; and he lived there. Webster's Bible Translation And there was a young man out of Beth-lehem-judah of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. World English Bible There was a young man out of Bethlehem Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite; and he lived there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a young man of Beth-Lehem-Judah, of the family of Judah, and he [is] a Levite, and he [is] a sojourner there. Young's Literal Translation And there is a young man of Beth-Lehem-Judah, of the family of Judah, and he is a Levite, and he is a sojourner there. Smith's Literal Translation And there will be a youth from the House of Bread, of Judah, from the families of Judah, and he a Levite, and he sojourned there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere was also another young man of Bethlehem Juda, of the kindred thereof: and he was a Levite, and dwelt there. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, there was another young man, from Bethlehem of Judah, one of his relatives. And he himself was a Levite, and he was living there. New American Bible There was a young man from Bethlehem of Judah, from the clan of Judah; he was a Levite residing there. New Revised Standard Version Now there was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the clan of Judah. He was a Levite residing there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow there was a young man from Bethlehem of Judah, whose name was Levi, and he sojourned there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there was a young man from Bayth Lekhem of Yehuda, and his name was Levi, and he was dwelling there OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And there was a young man out of Beth-lehem in Judah--in the family of Judah--who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there was a young man in Bethleem of the tribe of Juda, and he was a Levite, and he was sojourning there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Micah's Idolatry…6In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. 7And there was a young Levite from Bethlehem in Judah who had been residing within the clan of Judah. 8This man left the city of Bethlehem in Judah to settle where he could find a place. And as he traveled, he came to Micah’s house in the hill country of Ephraim.… Cross References 1 Samuel 1:1 Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 1 Samuel 9:1-2 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. 1 Samuel 10:21 Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him. 1 Samuel 14:51 Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. 1 Samuel 17:12 Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. 1 Samuel 18:18 And David said to Saul, “Who am I, and what is my family or my father’s clan in Israel, that I should become the son-in-law of the king?” 1 Samuel 22:7 Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds? 1 Samuel 25:3 His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings. 1 Kings 11:26 Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king, 1 Chronicles 2:9 The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. 1 Chronicles 2:51 Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader. 1 Chronicles 6:33-38 These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, / the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, / the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, ... 1 Chronicles 7:6 The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. 1 Chronicles 8:1 Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, 1 Chronicles 9:3 Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: Treasury of Scripture And there was a young man out of Bethlehemjudah of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. Beth-lehem-judah Judges 19:1,2 And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah… Genesis 35:19 And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem. Joshua 19:15 And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. of the family. Jump to Previous Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bethlehemjudah Beth-Lehem-Judah Clan Judah Levite Sojourned Sojourner Staying There Within YoungJump to Next Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bethlehemjudah Beth-Lehem-Judah Clan Judah Levite Sojourned Sojourner Staying There Within YoungJudges 17 1. Of the money that Micah first stole, then restored, his mother makes idols5. And he makes ornaments for them 7. He hires a Levite to be his priest And there was a young Levite Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle. This young Levite's presence highlights the decentralized and chaotic spiritual state of Israel during the time of the Judges, as Levites were meant to serve in specific Levitical cities or at the tabernacle, not wander independently. from Bethlehem in Judah who had been residing within the clan of Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. Young ManThis individual is a Levite, which is significant because Levites were set apart for religious duties in Israel. His presence in Bethlehem, a town in Judah, is noteworthy as it was not a Levitical city. 2. Bethlehem in Judah A town in the territory of Judah, Bethlehem is historically significant as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ. Its mention here highlights the geographical and tribal context of the account. 3. Clan of Judah This refers to the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Judah is significant in biblical history, being the tribe from which King David and Jesus descended. 4. Levite Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious service. This young man's status as a Levite is crucial, as it raises questions about his role and actions in the account. 5. Staying There The Levite's presence in Bethlehem, rather than a Levitical city, suggests a departure from traditional roles and responsibilities, setting the stage for the events that follow in the account. Teaching Points The Importance of Identity and CallingThe Levite's presence in Bethlehem raises questions about his adherence to his calling. Believers are encouraged to reflect on their own identity in Christ and their faithfulness to their God-given roles. The Consequences of Disobedience The account in Judges 17 highlights the chaos and idolatry that result from Israel's disobedience. Christians are reminded of the importance of obedience to God's commands. The Role of Spiritual Leadership The Levite's actions in the subsequent verses illustrate the impact of spiritual leaders on their communities. This serves as a reminder of the responsibility and influence of those in spiritual authority. God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Failure Despite the failures of individuals, God's purposes ultimately prevail. Believers can find comfort in God's sovereignty and faithfulness.(7) A young man.--Later on in the story we, as it were incidentally, make the astonishing discovery that this young man was no other than a grandson of Moses. Out of Beth-lehem-judah.--So called to distinguish it from the Bethlehem in Zebulon (Joshua 19:15). (See Note on Judges 12:8.) In later times, when Bethlehem was famous as David's birthplace, and the other Bethlehem had sunk into insignificance, the descriptive addition is often dropped. Of the family of Judah.--It may be doubted whether this refers to the "young man" or to Bethlehem, or whether it ought not, as in some MSS. and versions (LXX., Cod. B, and Syriac), to be omitted. If it applies to the young Levite, it must mean that he did not live in one of the Levitic cities, which belonged to his own family (the family of Gershom), which were in the northern and eastern tribes (Joshua 21:6), but in Judah, and therefore was ranked in civil matters as belonging to that tribe. Homes in the tribe of Judah were assigned to the priests alone (Joshua 21:9-42). He sojourned there.--Comp. Judges 19:1. The curse had been pronounced on the tribe of Levi: "I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel" (Genesis 49:7). . . . Verse 7. - Of the family of Judah. These words are difficult to explain. If the man was a Levite he could not be of the family or tribe of Judah. Some explain the words to be merely a more accurate definition of Bethlehem-judah, as if he would say, I mean Bethlehem in the tribe of Judah. Others explain them to mean that he was one of a family of Levites who had settled in Bethlehem, and so came to be reckoned in civil matters as belonging to Judah. Others, that he was of the family of Judah on his mother s side, which might be the cause of his settling at Bethlehem. But many commentators think them spurious, as they are not found in the Septuagint (Cod. Vat.), nor in the Peschito, nor in No. 440 of De Rossi's MSS. The Septuagint has Bethlehem of the family of Judah.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And there wasוַיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a young נַ֗עַר (na·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer Levite לֵוִ֖י (lê·wî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi from Bethlehem לֶ֙חֶם֙ (le·ḥem) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1035: Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun in Judah, יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites who וְה֥וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are had been residing גָֽר־ (ḡār-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility within the clan מִמִּשְׁפַּ֖חַת (mim·miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Judah. יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links Judges 17:7 NIVJudges 17:7 NLT Judges 17:7 ESV Judges 17:7 NASB Judges 17:7 KJV Judges 17:7 BibleApps.com Judges 17:7 Biblia Paralela Judges 17:7 Chinese Bible Judges 17:7 French Bible Judges 17:7 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 17:7 There was a young man out (Jd Judg. 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