5 Micah had a temple for worshiping idols. He made a vest for a priest and some household idols. Then Micah chose one of his sons to be his priest.
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.