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International Version</a></span><br />When they had gone some distance from Micah&#8217s house, the men who lived near Micah were called together and overtook the Danites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the people from the tribe of Dan were quite a distance from Micah’s house, the people who lived near Micah came chasing after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When they had gone a distance from the home of Micah, the men who were in the houses near Micah’s house were called out, and they overtook the people of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After they were some distance from Micah’s house, the men in the houses near Micah’s house mobilized and overtook the Danites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>And</i> when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that <i>were</i> in the houses near to Micah's house were gathered together, and overtook the children of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men who <i>were</i> in the houses near Micah’s house gathered together and overtook the children of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they had distanced themselves from Micah’s house, the men who <i>were</i> in the houses near Micah’s house assembled by command and overtook the sons of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When they had gone some distance from the house of Micah, the men who were in the houses near Micah&#8217s house assembled and overtook the sons of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When they had gone some distance from the house of Micah, the men who <i>were</i> in the houses near Micah’s house assembled and overtook the sons of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They had gone some distance from the house of Micah, and the men who <i>were</i> in the houses near Micah’s house were summoned and then overtook the sons of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When they had gone some distance from the house of Micah, the men who were [living] in the houses near Micah’s house assembled [as a militia] and overtook the sons of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After they were some distance from Micah’s house, the men who were in the houses near it were mustered and caught up with the Danites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After they were some distance from Micah&#8217s house, the men who were in the houses near it mobilized and caught up with the Danites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They had traveled for some time before Micah asked his neighbors to help him get his things back. He and his men caught up with the people of Dan <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When they had already gone some distance from Micah's house, Micah's neighbors were called together to help him catch up to the people of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They had traveled a good distance from the house when Micah called his neighbors out for battle. They caught up with the Danites <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When they had been gone a short distance from Micah's home, some of Micah's neighbors assembled a search party and overtook the descendants of Dan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After they were some distance from Micah’s house, the men in the houses near Micah’s house mobilized and overtook the Danites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After they had gone a good distance from Micah's house, Micah's neighbors gathered together and caught up with the Danites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They were some distance from the house of Micah, and look, Micah and the men who were in the houses near Micah's house gathered together and overtook the people of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that were in the houses near to Micah's house were collected, and overtook the children of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They have been far off from the house of Micah—and the men who [are] in the houses which [are] near the house of Micah have been called together, and overtake the sons of Dan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They have been far off from the house of Micah -- and the men who are in the houses which are near the house of Micah have been called together, and overtake the sons of Dan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They were far off from the house of Micah, and the men that were in the houses which were with the house of Micah, were called together, and they will overtake the sons of Dan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And were now at a distance from the house of Michas, the men that dwelt in the houses of Michas gathering together followed them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when they were far from the house of Micah, the men who were living in the houses of Micah, crying out together, followed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the Danites had gone some distance from the house of Micah, Micah and the men in the houses nearby mustered and overtook them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When they were some distance from the home of Micah, the men who were in the houses near Micah’s house were called out, and they overtook the Danites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when they were at a distance from the house of Micah, a man who was in the house beside Micah's house cried out and pursued the Danites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They had gone far from the house of Mikah, and a man that was in the house on the side of the house of Mikah called out and pursued after the sons of Dan<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />they went some distance from the house of Michaias, and, behold, Michaias and the men in the houses near Michaias' house, cried out, and overtook the children of Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/18-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5467" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">The Danites Take Micah's Idols</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Putting their small children, their livestock, and their possessions in front of them, they turned and departed. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">After they</a> <a href="/hebrew/7368.htm" title="7368: hir·ḥî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To be or become far or distant. A primitive root; to widen, i.e. recede or remove.">were some distance</a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">from Micah’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: mib·bêṯ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bab·bāt·tîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the houses</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">Micah’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/2199.htm" title="2199: niz·‘ă·qū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; by analogy, to announce or convene publicly.">mobilized</a> <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm" title="1692: way·yaḏ·bî·qū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To cling, cleave, keep close. A primitive root; properly, to impinge, i.e. Cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit.">and overtook</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Danites.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. "></a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>When they called out after them, the Danites turned to face them and said to Micah, “What is the matter with you that you have called out such a company?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/17-14.htm">Joshua 17:14-18</a></span><br />Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one portion as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has blessed us abundantly.” / Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” / “The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-2</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">1 Kings 12:28-30</a></span><br />After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” / One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-16.htm">2 Kings 17:16-18</a></span><br />They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. / They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. / So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-17.htm">Hosea 4:17</a></span><br />Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-4.htm">Hosea 8:4</a></span><br />They set up kings, but not by Me. They make princes, but without My approval. With their silver and gold they make themselves idols, to their own destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/1-5.htm">Micah 1:5-7</a></span><br />All this is for the transgression of Jacob and the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? Is it not Samaria? And what is the high place of Judah? Is it not Jerusalem? / Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of rubble in the open field, a planting area for a vineyard. I will pour her stones into the valley and expose her foundations. / All her carved images will be smashed to pieces; all her wages will be burned in the fire, and I will destroy all her idols. Since she collected the wages of a prostitute, they will be used again on a prostitute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/5-13.htm">Micah 5:13-14</a></span><br />I will also cut off the carved images and sacred pillars from among you, so that you will no longer bow down to the work of your own hands. / I will root out the Asherah poles from your midst and demolish your cities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-9.htm">Isaiah 44:9-20</a></span><br />All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-1.htm">Jeremiah 10:1-5</a></span><br />Hear the word that the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. / This is what the LORD says: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by the signs in the heavens, though the nations themselves are terrified by them. / For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/20-32.htm">Ezekiel 20:32</a></span><br />When you say, ‘Let us be like the nations, like the peoples of the lands, serving wood and stone,’ what you have in mind will never come to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-14.htm">Matthew 15:14</a></span><br />Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16-17</a></span><br />Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Mark 7:9-13</a></span><br />He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition. / For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God), ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Luke 16:14-15</a></span><br />The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. / So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/11-20.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/judges/18-16.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/18-16.htm">Danites</a> <a href="/joshua/3-4.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/judges/18-15.htm">Home</a> <a href="/judges/18-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/18-14.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/judges/18-18.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/judges/18-18.htm">Micah's</a> <a href="/judges/2-10.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Together</a> <a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-1.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Danites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">Home</a> <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/ruth/1-8.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/judges/18-31.htm">Micah's</a> <a href="/judges/20-42.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Together</a> <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-1.htm">The Danites send five men to seek out an inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-3.htm">At the house of Micah they consult with Jonathan, and are encouraged</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-7.htm">They search Laish, and bring back news of good hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Six hundred men are sent to surprise it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-16.htm">In their way they rob Micah of his priest and his consecrated things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-27.htm">They win Laish, and call it Dan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-30.htm">They set up idolatry, wherein Jonathan inherits the priesthood.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/judges/18.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>After they were some distance from Micah’s house</b><br />This phrase sets the scene for the unfolding events. The Hebrew root for "distance" (רָחוֹק, rachoq) often implies not just physical space but also a separation or division. In the context of <a href="/judges/18.htm">Judges 18</a>, this distance signifies a growing separation between the tribe of Dan and the household of Micah, both physically and spiritually. Historically, this moment marks a pivotal point where the Danites, having taken Micah's idols and priest, are moving further away from the established order and covenantal faithfulness that should have been central to their identity as Israelites. This separation foreshadows the spiritual decline that will follow.<p><b>the men who lived near Micah’s house</b><br />The phrase "the men who lived near Micah’s house" refers to the local community or neighbors who were likely aware of the events transpiring. The Hebrew word for "men" (אֲנָשִׁים, anashim) is often used to denote not just males but a group of people, emphasizing the communal aspect. This highlights the societal structure of ancient Israel, where communities were tightly knit, and the actions of one family could impact the entire group. The proximity of these men to Micah's house suggests their potential complicity or at least their awareness of the idolatrous practices that had taken root there, reflecting a broader cultural and spiritual malaise.<p><b>called out and overtook the Danites</b><br />The action of "called out" (זָעַק, za'aq) in Hebrew often implies a cry for help or a call to arms, indicating urgency and desperation. This reflects the tension and conflict inherent in the narrative, as Micah's neighbors attempt to reclaim what was taken. The phrase "overtook the Danites" suggests a pursuit, highlighting the determination of Micah's community to confront the wrongs done to them. This pursuit is emblematic of the broader theme in Judges of Israel's struggle to maintain faithfulness amidst internal and external challenges. The Danites' actions, driven by self-interest and disregard for God's commandments, set the stage for further moral and spiritual decline, serving as a cautionary tale for the reader.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">A good way from the house of Micah.</span>--It took some time to raise the alarm and collect a sufficient force. The Beth-Micah was probably strong enough to resist any ordinary robbers, but no one could have expected a raid of 600 men. Yet they would easily overtake the Danites, because their march was delayed and encumbered with women, children, and cattle.<p><span class= "bld">Were gathered together.</span>--See <a href="/judges/6-34.htm" title="But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.">Judges 6:34</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The houses near to Micah's house</span>. See ver. 14, note. Year <span class="accented">to</span>, the same Hebrew word as is rendered <span class="accented">by in</span> ver. 3, where see note. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/18-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">After they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֥מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were some distance</span><br /><span class="heb">הִרְחִ֖יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hir·ḥî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7368.htm">Strong's 7368: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become far or distant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Micah’s</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the houses</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבָּתִּים֙</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bāt·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">near</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Micah's</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mobilized</span><br /><span class="heb">נִֽזְעֲק֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(niz·‘ă·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shriek, to announce, convene publicly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and overtook</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּדְבִּ֖יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḏ·bî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1692.htm">Strong's 1692: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Danites.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/18-22.htm">Judges 18:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/18-22.htm">OT History: Judges 18:22 When they were a good way (Jd Judg. 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