Judges 18:2
This identity of locality with the scene of Samson’s birth and death indicates that both narratives are drawn from the same source, probably the annals of the tribe of Dan.... [ Continue Reading ]
This identity of locality with the scene of Samson’s birth and death indicates that both narratives are drawn from the same source, probably the annals of the tribe of Dan.... [ Continue Reading ]
It does not follow that they had known him before, and recognized his voice, though it may be so. But the Hebrew equally bears the sense that they heard the voice of the Levite; and, attracted by it, went into the chapel Judges 18:18 where Jonathan was. They were probably just starting on their jour... [ Continue Reading ]
The sight of the ephod and teraphim suggested the notion of inquiring of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
BEFORE THE LORD ... - i. e. He looks favorably upon it. (Compare Ezra 8:21.)... [ Continue Reading ]
LAISH - Afterward called “Dan” Judges 18:29. The exact site has not been identified, but it was the northern extremity of Israel, near the sources of the Jordan, and about four miles from Panium, or Caesarea-Philippi. It is thought to have stood where the village Tell-el-Kadi now stands. AFTER THE... [ Continue Reading ]
KURJATH-JEARIM - “City of forests,” otherwise called “Kirjath-Baal” (marginal reference.), identified by Robinson with the modern “Kurit-el-Enab,” on the road from Jaffa to Jerusalem and by Conder with Soba.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THESE HOUSES - This agrees with what we saw at Judges 18:2 that the “house of God” and Jonathan’s house were detached from Micah’s. There were other houses besides Judges 18:22. The whole settlement was probably called Beth-Micah, contained in one court, and entered by one gate Judges 18:16.... [ Continue Reading ]
The five went back to Micah’s chapel (Micah’s house, Judges 18:18) and took the ephod, teraphim, etc., and brought them to the gate where the priest was talking to the 600 men.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND PUT THE LITTLE ONES, ETC., BEFORE THEM - They expected a pursuit from Micah’s people, and arranged their order of march accordingly. THE CARRIAGE - Rather, “the valuables.” Some interpret it “the heavy baggage.”... [ Continue Reading ]
WERE GATHERED TOGETHER - literally, “were called together.” The men, who were all Micah’s workmen, were probably in the fields with their master at the time of the robbery. When the women saw what was done they gave the alarm, and Micah called the men together as quickly as possible, and pursued the... [ Continue Reading ]
THE THINGS WHICH MICAH HAD MADE - Rather, from Judges 18:24, “the gods which Micah had made.” See Judges 18:31; Deuteronomy 27:15; Exodus 20:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
Rehob (as Dan afterward) is mentioned as the northernmost point of the land of Canaan Numbers 13:21, and its position is defined with reference to the entering in of Hamath. A CITY - Rather, “the” city. They rebuilt Laish, which they had burned down Judges 18:29.... [ Continue Reading ]
In the Hebrew text the name here rendered Manasseh is written MN)- SH. Without the “N” (nun) suspended over the line, the word may be read: Moses, whose son was Gershom Exodus 2:22, whose son or descendant Jonathan clearly was. The Masoretes, probably grieved that a descendant of Moses should have b... [ Continue Reading ]