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The Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.
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Misinterpreting Providence
Matthew Henry highlights a critical spiritual danger: Micah interpreted the Levite's convenient arrival and contentment as a sign of God's favor on his idolatrous shrine. This warns believers against assuming that favorable circumstances are automatically a sign of divine approval, especially when one is engaged in questionable practices.
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19th Century
Anglican
Was to him as one of his sons. These words are added by way of reflection on his subsequent ingratitude.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Levite was content to dwell with the man To continue with him; after he had made trial for some time, he lik…
Presbyterian
Micah thought it was a sign of God's favor to him and his images, that a Levite should come to his door. Thus, those who please themselves with the…
