Judges 17:11

11 and agreed to live with Micah. The young man became like one of Micah's sons.

Judges 17:11 Meaning and Commentary

Judges 17:11

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man
To continue with him; after he had made trial for some time, he liked his service, and his wages, and way of living; it was all agreeable to him:

and the young man was unto him as one of his sons;
as dearly beloved by him, and used as kindly and tenderly, as if he had been one of his own children; so strong were the affections of Micah to him, and so well pleased was he with his service.

Judges 17:11 In-Context

9 Micah asked him, "Where do you come from?" The man told him, "I'm a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah. I'm going to live wherever I can find [a place]."
10 Micah told him, "Stay with me! Be a father and a priest to me. I'll give you ten pieces of silver a year, a set of clothes, and your room and board." The Levite accepted the offer
11 and agreed to live with Micah. The young man became like one of Micah's sons.
12 Micah ordained the Levite. So the young man became his priest and a part of his family.
13 Then Micah said, "Now I know that the LORD will be good to me. I have a Levite for my priest."
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