Judges 18:22 - When they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men who were in the houses near Micah’s house gathered together and overtook the children of Dan.
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What does "Judges 18:22" mean?
This verse from Judges 18:22 describes a key moment in the story of the tribe of Dan's migration and theft of Micah's idols. Let's break it down:
"When they were a good way from the house of Micah...": This means the Danites, who had stolen Micah's idols and his priest, had gained some distance from Micah's home. They thought they were getting away with it.
"...the men who were in the houses near Micah’s house gathered together...": Micah and his neighbors realized that the Danites had robbed him. They quickly formed a small posse to chase after them.
"...and overtook the children of Dan.": The posse managed to catch up with the Danites. This is the setup for the confrontation that follows, where Micah pleads for the return of his idols and priest.
In short, the verse means:
The Danites, having stolen Micah's possessions, had made some progress in their escape. However, Micah and his neighbors, upon discovering the theft, organized themselves and successfully pursued the Danites, catching up to them. This set the stage for a confrontation.
Significance:
This verse highlights the desperation of Micah and the injustice of the Danites' actions. It also shows the relatively small scale of the initial confrontation – it's not a large army versus another, but a small group of neighbors attempting to retrieve stolen property. This sets the scene for the David and Goliath-like showdown to come.
Judges 18:22 - When they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men who were in the houses near Micah’s house gathered together and overtook the children of Dan.
What does "Judges 18:22" mean?
This verse from Judges 18:22 describes a key moment in the story of the tribe of Dan's migration and theft of Micah's idols. Let's break it down:
"When they were a good way from the house of Micah...": This means the Danites, who had stolen Micah's idols and his priest, had gained some distance from Micah's home. They thought they were getting away with it.
"...the men who were in the houses near Micah’s house gathered together...": Micah and his neighbors realized that the Danites had robbed him. They quickly formed a small posse to chase after them.
"...and overtook the children of Dan.": The posse managed to catch up with the Danites. This is the setup for the confrontation that follows, where Micah pleads for the return of his idols and priest.
In short, the verse means:
The Danites, having stolen Micah's possessions, had made some progress in their escape. However, Micah and his neighbors, upon discovering the theft, organized themselves and successfully pursued the Danites, catching up to them. This set the stage for a confrontation.
Significance:
This verse highlights the desperation of Micah and the injustice of the Danites' actions. It also shows the relatively small scale of the initial confrontation – it's not a large army versus another, but a small group of neighbors attempting to retrieve stolen property. This sets the scene for the David and Goliath-like showdown to come.