Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The priest answered them, “Go in peace. Your journey has the LORD’s approval.” New Living Translation “Go in peace,” the priest replied. “For the LORD is watching over your journey.” English Standard Version And the priest said to them, “Go in peace. The journey on which you go is under the eye of the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.” King James Bible And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go. New King James Version And the priest said to them, “Go in peace. The presence of the LORD be with you on your way.” New American Standard Bible And the priest said to them, “Go in peace; your way in which you are going has the LORD’S approval.” NASB 1995 The priest said to them, “Go in peace; your way in which you are going has the LORD’S approval.” NASB 1977 And the priest said to them, “Go in peace; your way in which you are going has the LORD’s approval.” Legacy Standard Bible So the priest said to them, “Go in peace; your way in which you are going is before Yahweh.” Amplified Bible The priest said to them, “Go in peace; the journey on which you are going is acceptable to the LORD.” Christian Standard Bible The priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over the journey you are going on.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over the journey you are going on.” American Standard Version And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before Jehovah is your way wherein ye go. Contemporary English Version "Don't worry," answered the priest. "The LORD is pleased with what you are doing." English Revised Version And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go. GOD'S WORD® Translation The priest told them, "Go in peace. The LORD approves of your journey." Good News Translation The priest answered, "You have nothing to worry about. The LORD is taking care of you on this trip." International Standard Version The priest responded to them, "Travel in peace. The mission that you're to accomplish is from the LORD." Majority Standard Bible And the priest told them, ?Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.? NET Bible The priest said to them, "Go with confidence. The LORD will be with you on your mission." New Heart English Bible The priest said to them, "Go in peace. The LORD will watch over you on your journey." Webster's Bible Translation And the priest said to them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way in which ye go. World English Bible The priest said to them, “Go in peace. Your way in which you go is before Yahweh.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the priest says to them, “Go in peace; before YHWH [is] your way in which you go.” Young's Literal Translation And the priest saith to them, 'Go in peace; over-against Jehovah is your way in which ye go.' Smith's Literal Translation And the priest will say to them, Go for peace: before Jehovah, your way which ye shall go in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe answered them: Go in peace, the Lord looketh on your way, and the journey that you go. Catholic Public Domain Version And he responded to them, “Go in peace. The Lord looks with favor on your path, and on the journey that you have undertaken.” New American Bible The priest said to them, “Go in peace! The journey you are making is under the eye of the LORD.” New Revised Standard Version The priest replied, “Go in peace. The mission you are on is under the eye of the LORD.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the priest said to them, Go in peace; and may the LORD prosper the errand on which you go. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Priest said to them: “Go in peace, and LORD JEHOVAH will order your way that you will go upon it” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the priest said unto them: 'Go in peace; before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the priest said to them, Go in peace; your way in which ye go, is before the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Danites Settle in Laish…5Then they said to him, “Please inquire of God to determine whether we will have a successful journey.” 6And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.” 7So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, tranquil and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone.… Cross References Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” 1 Samuel 10:7 When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you. 1 Samuel 28:6 He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. 1 Kings 22:5-6 But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” / So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” 2 Samuel 5:19 So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” 2 Kings 3:11-12 But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” / Jehoshaphat affirmed, “The word of the LORD is with him.” So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him. Jeremiah 42:2-3 Jeremiah the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. Acts 16:6-10 After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. / And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them. / So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. ... Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. Treasury of Scripture And the priest said to them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein you go. go in peace 1 Kings 22:6,12,15 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king… Jeremiah 23:21,22,32 I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied… before Deuteronomy 11:12 A land which the LORD thy God careth for: the eyes of the LORD thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year. Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 1 Thessalonians 3:11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. the Lord. Jump to Previous Approval Eye Journey LORD'S Over-Against Peace Priest Way WhereinJump to Next Approval Eye Journey LORD'S Over-Against Peace Priest Way WhereinJudges 18 1. The Danites send five men to seek out an inheritance3. At the house of Micah they consult with Jonathan, and are encouraged 7. They search Laish, and bring back news of good hope 11. Six hundred men are sent to surprise it 16. In their way they rob Micah of his priest and his consecrated things 27. They win Laish, and call it Dan 30. They set up idolatry, wherein Jonathan inherits the priesthood. And the priest told them This phrase refers to the Levite priest who was serving in the house of Micah. The presence of a priest in this context highlights the religious practices of the time, where individuals often sought divine guidance through priests. This reflects the decentralized and often syncretistic religious practices during the period of the Judges, where there was no central place of worship, and everyone did what was right in their own eyes (Judges 17:6). The priest's role here is significant as it shows the influence and authority religious figures held, even when not serving in an official capacity at the Tabernacle. “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.” Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestA Levite who was serving as a priest for Micah, a man from the hill country of Ephraim. This priest was not serving in an official capacity as prescribed by the Mosaic Law, highlighting the spiritual confusion of the time. 2. The Danites Members of the tribe of Dan who were seeking a territory to settle in, as they had not yet secured their inheritance in the Promised Land. 3. Micah An Ephraimite who had set up a shrine with idols and appointed his own priest, reflecting the religious syncretism and idolatry prevalent in Israel during the period of the Judges. 4. The Journey The Danites were on a journey to find a new land to inhabit, as they were unable to conquer the territory originally allotted to them. 5. The LORD's Watching The priest's assurance that the LORD was overseeing their journey, which raises questions about the legitimacy of his spiritual authority and the Danites' actions. Teaching Points Discernment in Spiritual GuidanceNot all who claim to speak for God are truly His messengers. Believers must discern the source and alignment of spiritual guidance with Scripture. The Danger of Syncretism Mixing true worship with idolatry leads to spiritual confusion and disobedience. Christians are called to worship God in spirit and truth. The Illusion of Peace Superficial assurances of peace can be misleading. True peace comes from obedience to God's will, not merely from human pronouncements. The Role of Legitimate Authority Spiritual authority should be rooted in God's Word and His established order. The Danites' reliance on an unauthorized priest serves as a warning against self-appointed spiritual leaders. God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility While God is sovereign, humans are responsible for their actions. The Danites' journey was under God's watch, but their choices were their own.(6) Before the Lord is your way--i.e., Jehovah looks favourably upon it. (Comp. Proverbs 5:21; Ezra 8:21.) The answer had, however, some of the oracular ambiguity. Jonathan did not stake his own credit or that of his ephod on any definite details, or even on any distinct promise.Verse 6. - And the priest said, etc., having first, it is to be presumed, put on the ephod (see Judges 8:26, 27, note; Judges 17:5). Before the Lord is your way, i.e. he looks upon it with favour, has respect unto it, and will make it successful, as it is said in Psalm 34:15: "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous." "Whether," says Bishop Patrick, "he had any answer from the teraphim, or feigned it out of his own head, is uncertain." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the priestהַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest told וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say them, לָהֶ֛ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew “Go לְכ֣וּ (lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in peace. לְשָׁל֑וֹם (lə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace The LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is watching over נֹ֣כַח (nō·ḵaḥ) Preposition Strong's 5227: The front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of your journey.” דַּרְכְּכֶ֖ם (dar·kə·ḵem) Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links Judges 18:6 NIVJudges 18:6 NLT Judges 18:6 ESV Judges 18:6 NASB Judges 18:6 KJV Judges 18:6 BibleApps.com Judges 18:6 Biblia Paralela Judges 18:6 Chinese Bible Judges 18:6 French Bible Judges 18:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 18:6 The priest said to them Go (Jd Judg. 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