6. At that time the Israelites did not have a king. So everyone did what he thought was right.
7. There was a young man who was a Levite. He was from the city of Bethlehem in the land of Judah. He had been living with the people of Judah.
8. He left Bethlehem to look for another place to live. On his way he came to Micah’s house. It was in the mountains of Ephraim.
9. Micah asked him, “Where have you come from?”He answered, “I’m a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah. I’m looking for a place to live.”
10. Then Micah said to him, “Live with me. Be my father and my priest. I will give you 4 ounces of silver each year. I will also give you clothes and food.” So the Levite went in.
11. The young Levite agreed to live with Micah. He became like one of Micah’s own sons.
12. Micah made him a priest. And he lived in Micah’s house.
13. Then Micah said, “Now I know the Lord will be good to me. I know this because I have a Levite as my priest!”