The reading for Saturday, March 11, 2023 , is Judges 17 - 19

Judges 17 - 19 

First of all why is Micah stealing from his mom? Why does she bless him when he owns up? Then they get an idol made from it and Micah apparently hires a wandering Levite believing that the Lord will prosper Micah because he has a Levite as priest. What about having God as Lord instead of having an idol? It seems like religious beliefs were very intertwined. Perhaps, trying to serve all, or many gods. Hedging your bets. 

Then some of the people of the tribe of Dan get the Levite in Micah's house to leave Micah and come with them. Then they capture the unsuspecting city of Laish, set up the idols there and get more priests to serve the idols. 

Recently, a friend mentioned out how similar the story of Sodom and Gomorrah is to this story of a Levite and his concubine. I find it difficult to understand the concept of concubines or lesser wives. I'm glad that is not a part of my culture. I am also troubled that the Levite sends out his concubine to be abused to the point that she collapses. 

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