Judges 17:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

And the Levite was content to dwell with the man, and the young man was to him as one of his sons.'

The Levite accepted the offer and was welcomed into the household at the level of a son of the house. Thus he was well treated and shown due respect. He had no reason for showing anything other than loyalty in return.

Judges 17:11

11 And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.