5. He had a shrine for worshipping God there at his home, and he had made some idols and a sacred priestly apron. Micah chose one of his own sons to be the priest for his shrine.
6. This was before kings ruled Israel, so all the Israelites did whatever they thought was right.
9. “Where are you from?” Micah asked.“I am a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah,” the man answered, “and I'm on my way to find a new place to live.”
10. Micah said, “Why don't you stay here with me? You can be my priest and tell me what God wants me to do. Every year I'll give you ten pieces of silver and one complete set of clothes, and I'll provide all your food.”The young man went for a walk,
13. Micah said, “I have a Levite as my own priest. Now I know that the Lord will be kind to me.”