Judges 17:5

And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest.

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Other Translations for Judges 17:5

BSB
Now this man Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and some household idols, and ordained one of his sons as his priest.
AKJV
And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest.
CPDV
And he also separated in it a little shrine for the god. And he made an ephod and theraphim, that is, a priestly garment and idols. And he filled the hand of one of his sons, and he became his priest.
ERV
And the man Micah had an house of gods, and he made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest.
NHEB
The man Micah had a house of God, and he made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest.
SMT
And the man Micah to him a house of gods; and he will make an ephod and a teraphim, and he will fill the hand of one of his sons, and he will be to him for priest.

Commentary for Judges 17:5

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Overview of Judges 17:5
Summary
Micah establishes private shrine with priest
Place
Micah's house
Event
Home sanctuary created with priest
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Narrative