Micah said to him: ''Where are you from?'' And he said to him: ''I am a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, and I am seeking a place to sojourn.'' (וַיֹּאמֶר לוֹ מִיכָה אַיֵּה אַתָּה בָא וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלָיו לֵוִי אָנֹכִי מִבֵּית־לֶחֶם יְהוּדָה וַיְהִי־הֹלֵךְ לָגוּר בִּמְקוֹם אֲשֶׁר אֵמְצָא) — Micah's question leads to the Levite's disclosure of his status and need. The Levite identifies himself simply: a Levite from Bethlehem seeking a place. His language suggests both desperation and availability—he will sojourn wherever he finds opportunity. The narrative presents this encounter as providential for both parties: Micah needs a priest; the Levite needs employment.

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