Judges 18 (KJV)
Read Judges chapter 18 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
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Judges 18 Summary
Judges 18 records the tribe of Dan's migration northward and their theft of Micah's idols and Levite priest. The Danites, unable to conquer their assigned territory, took an easier target — the peaceful city of Laish — and established their own idolatrous worship center.
This chapter illustrates how corruption spreads: what began as one man's private shrine became an entire tribe's false worship center, which persisted 'all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.'
Key Themes
Spreading CorruptionTheft of ReligionDan's MigrationFalse Worship Centers
Key Verses in Judges 18
"And they set them up Micah's graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh."
— Judges 18:31
Dan's idolatry operated simultaneously with legitimate worship at Shiloh — false and true religion coexisting in Israel.
Life Application
Sin rarely stays contained. What starts as a private compromise can spread to affect your family, your community, and future generations. Address sin early before it multiplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Dan migrate north?
The Danites failed to fully conquer their allotted territory in the south and chose to attack the peaceful, defenseless city of Laish instead.
What happened to Micah?
The Danites stole his priest and his idols. When Micah protested, they threatened him, and he returned home powerless — his self-made religion was stolen by those with more power.
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