Judges 18:20 net — The priest was happy. He took the ephod, the personal idols, and the carved image and joined the group.

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"The priest was happy. He took the ephod, the personal idols, and the carved image and joined the group."

— Judges 18:20, NET Bible

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Judges 18 — Context

17

The five men who had gone to spy out the land broke in and stole the carved image, the ephod, the personal idols, and the metal image, while the priest was standing at the entrance to the gate with the six hundred fully armed men.

18

When these men broke into Micah’s house and stole the carved image, the ephod, the personal idols, and the metal image, the priest said to them,“What are you doing?”

19

They said to him,“Shut up! Put your hand over your mouth and come with us! You can be our adviser and priest. Wouldn’t it be better to be a priest for a whole Israelite tribe than for just one man’s family?”

20

The priest was happy. He took the ephod, the personal idols, and the carved image and joined the group.

21

They turned and went on their way, but they walked behind the children, the cattle, and their possessions.

22

After they had gone a good distance from Micah’s house, Micah’s neighbors gathered together and caught up with the Danites.

23

When they called out to the Danites, the Danites turned around and said to Micah,“Why have you gathered together?”

Judges 18:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Judges 18:20 say?
Judges 18:20 in the NET Bible reads: “The priest was happy. He took the ephod, the personal idols, and the carved image and joined the group.”
Where is Judges 18:20 in the Bible?
Judges 18:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 18, verse 20.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 18:20.
What translation should I read Judges 18:20 in?
Judges 18:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 18:20?
Judges 18:20 reads (NET): “The priest was happy. He took the ephod, the personal idols, and the carved image and joined the group.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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