Judges 18:5 bbe — Then they said, Do get directions from God for us, to see if the journey on which we are going will have a good outcome.

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"Then they said, Do get directions from God for us, to see if the journey on which we are going will have a good outcome."

— Judges 18:5, Bible in Basic English

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Judges 18 — Context

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So the children of Dan sent five men from among their number, strong men, from Zorah and from Eshtaol, to take a look at the land and make a search through it; and they said to them, Go and make a search through the land; and they came to the hill-country of Ephraim, to the house of Micah, where they made a stop for the night.

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When they were near the house of Micah, hearing a voice which was not strange to them, that of the young Levite, they went out of their road to his place, and said to him, How did you come here? and what are you doing in this place? and why are you here?

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And he said to them, This is what Micah did for me, and he gave me payment and I became his priest.

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Then they said, Do get directions from God for us, to see if the journey on which we are going will have a good outcome.

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And the priest said to them, Go in peace: your way is guided by the Lord.

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Then the five men went on their way and came to Laish and saw the people who were there, living without thought of danger, like the Zidonians, quiet and safe; for they had everything on earth for their needs, and they were far from the Zidonians and had no business with Aram.

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So they came back to their brothers in Zorah and Eshtaol, and their brothers said to them, What news have you?

Judges 18:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 18:5 say?
Judges 18:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then they said, Do get directions from God for us, to see if the journey on which we are going will have a good outcome.”
Where is Judges 18:5 in the Bible?
Judges 18:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 18, verse 5.
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 18:5.
What translation should I read Judges 18:5 in?
Judges 18:5 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 18:5?
Judges 18:5 reads (BBE): “Then they said, Do get directions from God for us, to see if the journey on which we are going will have a good outcome.” 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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