Judges 18:5

And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.

Cross-reference

Judges 18:14 Historical context

Judges 18:14 continues the same narrative — the spies recognize the ephod and teraphim in Micah's house, the very shrine they consulted.

Judges 17:5 Historical context

Judges 17:5 describes Micah's shrine with ephod and teraphim — the same context where the Danites later consult his priest.

Judges 17:13 Historical context

Judges 17:13 shows Micah's confidence in having a Levite priest — the very priest the Danites consult for guidance.

Judges 17:3 Historical context

Judges 17:3 recounts the origin of Micah's idol — the carved image from his mother's silver, part of the shrine the Danites consult.

Hosea 4:12 Allusion

Hosea 4:12 condemns consulting wooden idols and diviner's rods — directly parallels the Danites inquiring of a priest at an idolatrous shrine.

Isaiah 30:1 Contrast

Isaiah 30:1 condemns taking counsel not from God — the Danites' inquiry through a false priest illustrates this rebellion.

1 Kings 22:5 shows Jehoshaphat asking for divine inquiry before battle — similar to the Danites seeking God's will here.