Judges 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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 18:5

BSB

Then they said to him, "Please inquire of God to determine whether we will have a successful journey."

AKJV

And they said to him, Ask counsel, we pray you, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.

CPDV

Then they begged him to consult the Lord, so that they might be able to know whether the journey they undertook would be prosperous, and whether the matter would have success.

ERV

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.

NHEB

They said to him, "Please ask counsel of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous."

SMT

And they will say to him, Ask now of God, and we shall know whether our way shall prosper which we go upon it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 18:5

AndtheysaidH559VerbuntohimAskcounselH7592VerbwepraytheeofGodH430Noun MasculinethatwemayknowH3045VerbwhetherourwayH1870Noun MasculinewhichwegoH1980VerbshallbeprosperousH6743Verb

Commentary for Judges 18:5

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

Overview of Judges 18:5

Summary

Scouts request divine guidance about journey

Place

Micah's house

Event

Scouts request priestly divination

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC