Judges 17:11

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 17:11

BSB

and agreed to stay with him, and the young man became like a son to Micah.

AKJV

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.

CPDV

He agreed, and he stayed with the man. And he was to him like one of his sons.

ERV

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.

NHEB

The Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.

SMT

And the Levite will be willing to dwell with the man; and the youth will be to him as one of his sons.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 17:11

AndtheLeviteH3881AdjectivewascontentH2974VerbtodwellH3427VerbwiththemanH376Noun MasculineandtheyoungmanH5288Noun MasculinewasuntohimasoneH259AdjectiveofhissonsH1121Noun Masculine

Commentary for Judges 17:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Judges 17:11

Summary

Levite settles with Micah as family

Place

Micah's house

Event

Levite becomes family member

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC