19:12 And his master said unto him, {d} We will not turn aside hither into the city of a stranger, that [is] not of the children of Israel; we will pass over to Gibeah.
(d) Though in these days there were most horrible corruptions, even necessity could not compel them to associate with those who did not profess the true God.
19:12 A stranger - That is, of a strange nation: which the Canaanites possess; for though the city Jerusalem had been taken by Caleb, chap.1:8, yet the strong fort of Zion was still in their hands, whence it is likely they did much molest, and afterwards by God's permission, drive out the Israelites who dwelt there.
17:7-13 Micah thought it was a sign of God's favour to him and his images, that a Levite should come to his door. Thus those who please themselves with their own delusions, if Providence unexpectedly bring any thing to their hands that further them in their evil way, are apt from thence to think that God is pleased with them.
