Micah of Ephraim

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Role: Ephraimite who creates a private shrine
• Family: Son of an unnamed mother
• Key Books: Judges

Biography

Micah steals silver from his mother, returns it, and uses part of it to make an idol. He installs one of his sons as priest, then hires a wandering Levite. His shrine is later stolen by the tribe of Dan.

Key Events

• Micah’s Idolatry — Private shrine reveals religious disorder
• Danite Migration — Danites steal Micah’s idol and priest

Relationships

• Levites — A Levite serves at his shrine

Important Verses

“In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” — Judges 17:6

Cross-References

• Mentioned in: Judges

Notes

Micah’s story shows idolatry wearing the language of devotion.