KJV ORIGINAL
And they set them up Micah’s graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they set up Micah's carved idol that he had made, and it remained there the entire time that God's house was in Shiloh.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how the tribe of Dan established idol worship that lasted throughout the period when God's tabernacle was properly located in Shiloh.
📚 Historical Context
This concludes the story of how the Danites stole Micah's idol and priest while migrating north to find new territory. The tabernacle (God's house) was located in Shiloh during much of the judges period, making this idol worship a direct affront to proper worship. This happened during the chaotic time of the judges when 'everyone did what was right in their own eyes.'
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