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He said to them, Thus and thus has Micah dealt with me, and he has hired me, and I am become his priest.
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A Priesthood for Hire
Commentators emphasize that the Levite openly admits his priesthood is a paid position. He explains that Micah "hired" him, detailing the salary and benefits. This reveals a transactional and mercenary approach to a sacred role, where his service is based on personal gain rather than a genuine divine calling.
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19th Century
Anglican
Thus and thus. —Literally, according to this and according to that, as in 2 Samuel 11:25; [Reference 1 Kings …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said unto them, thus and thus deals Micah with me , &c.] Told them the whole story, how he came to the door o…
Presbyterian
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…
