Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The priest was happy to oblige, so he took the ephod, the household idols, and the carved image and went along with the army.
New American Standard Bible
The priest’s heart was glad, and he took the ephod and
King James Version
And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
Holman Bible
So the priest was pleased and took his ephod, household idols, and carved image, and went with the people.
A Conservative Version
And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
American Standard Version
And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
Amplified
The priest’s heart was glad [to hear that], and he took the ephod, the teraphim, and the image, and went among the people.
Bible in Basic English
Then the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod and the family gods and the pictured image and went with the people.
Darby Translation
And the priest's heart was glad; he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
Julia Smith Translation
And the priest's heart will be joyous, and he will take the ephod, and the teraphim, and the carved thing, and will go in the midst of the people.
King James 2000
And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the household gods, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{The priest accepted the offer}, and he took the ephod, teraphim, and molten image and went along with the people.
Modern King James verseion
And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the household gods, and the carved image, and went in the midst of the people.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the priest was glad and took the ephod and the images, and the graven image, and went with the people.
NET Bible
The priest was happy. He took the ephod, the personal idols, and the carved image and joined the group.
New Heart English Bible
The priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the engraved image, and went in the midst of the people.
The Emphasized Bible
Then was the heart of the priest glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, - and came into the midst of the people.
Webster
And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
World English Bible
The priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the engraved image, and went in the midst of the people.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the heart of the priest is glad, and he taketh the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and goeth into the midst of the people,
Themes
The tribe of Dan » A part of » Plundered michah of his idols and his ephod
Dishonesty » Instances of » Micah's priest steals his images
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 18:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Tribe Of Dan Seeks Territory
19 They told him, "Shut up and keep quiet. Come with us and be our spiritual father and priest. It's better for you, isn't it, to be a priest to an entire tribe and family in Israel than to be priest to the home of one man?" 20 The priest was happy to oblige, so he took the ephod, the household idols, and the carved image and went along with the army. 21 Then they turned around and left, sending their little ones, their livestock, and their valuables on ahead.
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Cross References
Judges 17:10
So Micah replied, "Come live with me! You can be a spiritual father to me, as well as a priest. I'll pay you ten silver coins a year, plus a priestly uniform and an income." So the descendant of Levi moved in.
Proverbs 30:15
The leech has two daughters: "Give" and "Give". Three things will never be satisfied; four will never say "Enough" -
Isaiah 56:11
Meanwhile, the dogs have a mighty appetite they can never get enough. And as for them, they are the shepherds who lack understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, each and every one.
Ezekiel 13:19
You've profaned me among my people for a handful of barley and a morsel of bread. You're causing people to die who shouldn't have to die, and you're causing people to live who shouldn't survive, when you deceive my people who tend to listen to lies."
Hosea 4:3
Therefore the land will mourn, and all who live there will languish, along with the wild animals of the field and the birds of the air. Even the fish in the sea will disappear.
Acts 20:33
I never desired anyone's silver, gold, or clothes.
Philippians 3:19
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly things.
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. The ancient verdict against them is still in force, and their destruction is not delayed.
2 Peter 2:15-16
They have left the straight path and wandered off to follow the path of Bosor's son Balaam, who loved the reward he got for doing wrong.