Micah's Lost Idol

In the book of Judges, chapters 17 and 18 deals with a man named Micah.

Micah's tale starts with his confession to his mother that he stole 1100 silver pieces from her.  She was rejoiced and used some of the silver to make an idol for God.  A young Levite, one day, came by his house and Micah gave him a job as his priest along with a place to stay.

It is noted at this time Israel had no king.  People did as they pleased.

The people of Dan were looking for some land of their own--since they were given none when all of the other tribes were given theirs.  They sent five out to explore the land.  They came by Micah's house and spoke with the Levite priest.

The Levite blessed them and said God would make their trip successful.  When they returned with their army of 600, the Levite went with them.  He also took the idol Micah made from the silver he stole from his mother.

I have to be honest, these chapters made me stratch my head a few times.  I read these chapters several times.  Maybe there are answers in the subsequent chapters.

We shall see . . .