Judges 18:20
And the priest’s heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
Cross-reference
Judges 17:10 shows Micah hiring this same Levite for wages — in 18:20 he gladly leaves for a better offer, revealing his mercenary heart.
2 Peter 2:15 describes those who forsake the right way like Balaam—the Levite leaves his proper place for unrighteous wages.
Isaiah 56:11 condemns greedy shepherds who seek their own gain — the Levite's self-interested move fits this pattern of religious leaders for hire.
In Matthew 26:15, Judas betrays Jesus for silver—the Levite betrays his master for a better position, both for personal gain.
In Acts 20:33, Paul’s refusal to covet contrasts with the Levite’s eagerness for personal gain—taking idols and a better position.
1 Timothy 6:10 warns love of money is root of evil—the Levite’s greed for promotion exemplifies this principle.
In 2 Peter 2:3, greedy false prophets exploit with false words—the Levite similarly exploits his position for selfish gain.