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When they were by the house of Micah, they knew the voice of the young man the Levite; and they turned aside there, and said to him, Who brought you here? and what do you in this place? and what have you here?

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A Familiar Voice

Commentators note the significance of the Danite spies recognizing the Levite's voice. They speculate whether it was from a prior personal acquaintance, a distinct accent, or the sound of him performing religious rites for Micah. This seemingly chance encounter becomes a pivotal moment in the narrative.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 18:3

18th Century

Theologian

It does not follow that they had known him before and recognized his voice, though it may be so. But the Hebrew text equally supports the meaning t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 18:3

19th Century

Bishop

By the house of Micah.— Literally, withthat is, lodging in it, as in Genesis 27:43.

They knew…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 18:3

17th Century

Pastor

When they were by the house of Micah
At their inn, which might be next to it, or as they were passing by it:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 18:1–31

17th Century

Minister

The Danites determined to take Micah's gods with them. Oh, the folly of these Danites! How could they imagine those gods would protect them, when t…