Judges 18:23 Meaning
And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?
Context Explained
21So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the cattle and the carriage before them.
22And when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that were in the houses near to Micah's house were gathered together, and overtook the children of Dan.
23And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?
24And he said, Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and ye are gone away: and what have I more? and what is this that ye say unto me, What aileth thee?
25And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Judges 17:1
Both verses discuss the actions and conflicts involving the tribe of Dan.
1 Samuel 10:27
This verse highlights the lack of leadership in Israel, contrasting with the later establishment of kings.
Proverbs 18:1
This verse emphasizes the importance of community and relationships, similar to the conflict here.
Source: Judges 18:23