Judges 18:6
Judges 18:6 in Multiple Translations
And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.”
And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.
And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before Jehovah is your way wherein ye go.
And the priest said to them, Go in peace: your way is guided by the Lord.
“Go in peace,” the priest replied. “The journey you are taking is being observed by the Lord.”
And the Priest sayde vnto them, Goe in peace: for the Lord guideth your way which ye goe.
And the priest saith to them, 'Go in peace; over-against Jehovah [is] your way in which ye go.'
The priest said to them, “Go in peace. Your way in which you go is before the LORD.”
And the priest said to them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way in which ye go.
He answered them: Go in peace, the Lord looketh on your way, and the journey that you go.
The young man replied, “Things will go well for you. Yahweh will go with you on this journey.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 18:6
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Judges 18:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
לָ/הֶ֛ם
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
לְכ֣וּ
לְ/שָׁל֑וֹם
נֹ֣כַח
יְהוָ֔ה
דַּרְכְּ/כֶ֖ם
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
תֵּֽלְכוּ
בָֽ/הּ
וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ/הֶ֛ם
Prep | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
לְכ֣וּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לְ/שָׁל֑וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
Prep | N-ms
נֹ֣כַח
nôkach
H5227
before
Prep
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
דַּרְכְּ/כֶ֖ם
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
תֵּֽלְכוּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
בָֽ/הּ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 18:6
וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לָ/הֶ֛ם
""
Prep | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
לְכ֣וּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
לְ/שָׁל֑וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
נֹ֣כַח
nôkach
H5227
"before"
Prep
Refers to something being in front of or before something else, often describing location or direction. Used in Deuteronomy to describe the Israelites' position relative to the Promised Land. It can also mean on behalf of someone.
Definition: subst 1) be in front of adv 2) in front of, opposite to, in the sight of, before, to the front, right on prep 3) towards the front of, in front of, on behalf of, as far as in front of Also means: ne.khach (נֵכַח "before" H5226)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: (over) against, before, direct(-ly), for, right (on). See also: Genesis 25:21; 1 Kings 22:35; Proverbs 4:25.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
דַּרְכְּ/כֶ֖ם
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
תֵּֽלְכוּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
בָֽ/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Judges 18:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 18:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 18:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 18:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 18:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 18:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 18:6
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 18:6
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 18:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 18:6
- Sermons on Judges 18:6
Context — The Danites Settle in Laish
4“Micah has done this and that for me,” he replied, “and he has hired me to be his priest.”
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, quiet 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. 8When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, “What did you find?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 22:6 | 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 | 1 Kings 22:15 | When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, “Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should we refrain?” “Go up and triumph,” Micaiah replied, “for the LORD will give it into the hand of the king.” |
| 3 | Psalms 33:18 | Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion |
| 4 | Jeremiah 23:32 | “Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all to these people,” declares the LORD. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 11:12 | It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 23:21–22 | I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” |
| 7 | 1 Kings 22:12 | And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.” |
| 8 | 1 Thessalonians 3:11 | Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you. |
Judges 18:6 Summary
This verse means that the priest is telling the Danites that God is with them and will guide them on their journey. It's like when we pray and ask God to be with us, and He gives us a sense of peace, as seen in Philippians 4:7. The Lord wants us to trust Him and know that He is always watching over us, even when we can't see what's ahead, just like He did for the Israelites in Exodus 13:21-22.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to be watching over someone's journey?
According to Judges 18:6, when the Lord watches over someone's journey, it means He is aware of their path and is guiding them, as seen in Psalm 121:8, which says the Lord will watch over our going out and coming in from this time forth and forevermore.
Is the priest's blessing in this verse a guarantee of success?
The priest's blessing is an expression of God's favor, but it does not guarantee success, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, where God's plans for us are to prosper us, but our obedience is required for success.
Can anyone receive a blessing like the one given in this verse?
Yes, as believers, we can receive God's blessing and guidance, just like the Israelites in this verse, as seen in Numbers 6:24-26, where God commands the priests to bless the people.
How can we know if the Lord is watching over our journey?
We can know if the Lord is watching over our journey by seeking His guidance through prayer, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, and by being sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading, as seen in Romans 8:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust that the Lord is watching over my journey?
- How can I seek the Lord's guidance and blessing in my daily life, just like the Danites did in this verse?
- What does it mean for me to 'go in peace' as the priest instructed the Danites, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- In what ways can I be more aware of the Lord's presence and guidance in my life, even when I'm not consciously seeking it?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 18:6
And the priest said to them, go in peace,.... After he had consulted the oracle, or had asked counsel by the ephod and teraphim; either of his own head, or by a voice he had heard, which Satan might
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 18:6
And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from their coasts, men of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to spy out the land, and to search it; and they said unto them, Go, search the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 18:6
Your way, i.e. your journey or design, is under the eye of God, i.e. under his care, and protection, and direction, which the eye of God being upon a person commonly notes in Scripture, as 34:15. Compare 40:4. So the phrase is here taken in a restrained sense, which is elsewhere taken more largely, as . This answer he either feigns to gratify their humour, or did indeed receive from the devil, who transformed himself into an angel of light, and in God’ s name gave them answers, and those not seldom very true, which God suffered for the trial of his people. See . But it is observable, that his answer was, as the devil’ s oracles usually were, ambiguous, and such as might have been interpreted either way, as they had success or disappointment.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 18:6
Judges 18:6 And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD [is] your way wherein ye go. Ver. 6. Go in peace: before the Lord is your way.] A doubtful answer; as the wary devil useth to be ëïîéò, equivocal, in his oracles: that, which way soever things go, he may save his credit; as 1 Kings 22:12, "For the Lord shall deliver it into the hands of the king." Yea, but of which king, thou lying spirit? - the king of Israel, or the king of Syria? So, Croesus Halyn penetrans magnam disperdet opum vim. And, Aio te Aeacida Romanos vicere posse, &c. So here, "Before the Lord is your way," may be interpreted, either, God seeth what you are going about: or, God will see to your safety, and give you good success. Satan vero et si semel videatur verax, millies est mendax, et semper fallax. Ite bonis avibus.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 18:6
(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.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 18:6
6. before the Lord] i.e. under His favourable regard. Cf. 1 Samuel 1:17, 1 Kings 22:6 for similar responses.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 18:6
Before the Lord ... - i. e. He looks favorably upon it. (Compare Ezra 8:21-22.)
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 18:6
6. Before the Lord is your way — That is, ordered of him, and acceptable in his sight.
Sermons on Judges 18:6
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The Danites Look for a Place to Settle by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of the Danites in Judges chapter 18. He highlights the importance of having a guide and authority in our lives, emphasizing t |
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Ahab Exposed by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen's sermon 'Ahab Exposed' warns against the dangers of false prophets and the consequences of turning away from God, as exemplified by King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Ahab, |
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(1 Kings) the End of King Ahab by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Micaiah, a prophet who was asked to give a message to King Ahab. Ahab was seeking confirmation from Micaiah and the 400 prophet |
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(Colossians) Christ in You by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the condition of the Gentile world as described in Ephesians 4:17-19. He emphasizes that the Gentiles walked in the futility of their minds, |
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Exposition on Psalm 34 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of righteousness, humility, and trust in the Lord. He emphasizes the need to depart from evil, do good, seek peace, and have patience in |
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Evening Thoughts - February by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of living under the watchful eye of God, who tenderly invites us to return to Him despite our wanderings. He encourages believers to seek |
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They Are Attended With a Christian Tenderness of Spirit. by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the contrast between gracious affections that soften the heart and false affections that harden it. Gracious affections lead to a Christian tenderne |