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〈 Judges 17:10 〉
And Micah said unto him, Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a priest, and I will give thee ten shekels of silver by the year, and a suit of apparel, and thy victuals. So the Levite went in. (Judges 17:10)
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Ten shekels.
The actual cash payment each year was small, but Micah also offered him, in addition, his food and apparel, as well as his lodging.
A father.
 This was a title of respect given to prophets and other officers of distinction (Gen. 45:8; 2 Kings 2:12; 5:13; 6:21; etc.).