Micah’s Idolatry
Overview
- Testament: Old
- Book: Judges
- Chapters: Judges 17
- Summary: Micah of Ephraim builds a private shrine, revealing Israel’s religious disorder.
Details
Micah returns stolen silver to his mother, and some of it becomes an idol. He makes an ephod and household gods, installs his son as priest, then hires a wandering Levite.
Key People Involved
- Micah of Ephraim — Shrine owner
- Levites — A Levite serves in the shrine
Key Places
- Mount Ephraim — Setting of Micah’s household shrine
Important Verses
“In those days there was no king in Israel…” — Judges 17:6
Cross-References
- Related events: Danite Migration
Notes
The story shows religious vocabulary emptied of covenant obedience.