A Levite’s concubine is raped and dies; he dismembers her body and distributes the pieces to each tribe. In verses 15, 22, and 25, note the Gibeonites’ transgression of the Mosaic Law. Who were the ones pounding on… Read More
The Danites, while seeking their inheritance, steal Micah’s idols and priest and then conquer a city. Verses 14ff is a portrait of religious perversion—the exact opposite response to idolatry they should have had! What does the end of… Read More
Micah and his mom engage in syncretistic idolatry, making an idol, house of worship, and establishing a priest. As you read this chapter, note how twisted Israel’s thinking is. Verse 6 is the first time this assessment is… Read More