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When Micah saw that there were too many of them for him to attack, he turned around and went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the people of Dan went their way. And when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were too strong for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they <i>were</i> too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the children of Dan went their way. And when Micah saw that they <i>were</i> too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the sons of Dan went on their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the sons of Dan went on their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the sons of Dan went on their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the sons of Dan went on their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the Danites went on their way; and Micah saw that they were too strong for him, so he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were stronger than he was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were stronger than he was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After saying this, they turned and left. Micah realized there was no way he could win a fight with them, and so he went back home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The people of Dan went on their way. Micah saw they were stronger than he was, so he turned around and went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the Danites went on. Micah saw that they were too strong for him, so he turned and went back home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the descendants of Dan went on their way. Because Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were too strong for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Danites went on their way; when Micah realized they were too strong to resist, he turned around and went home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The people of Dan went their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Dan departed: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Dan went their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the sons of Dan go on their way, and Micah sees that they are stronger than he, and turns, and goes back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the sons of Dan go on their way, and Micah seeth that they are stronger than he, and turneth, and goeth back unto his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Dan will go to their way: and Micah will see that they were strong above him, and he will turn and turn back to his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And so they went on the journey they had begun. But Michas seeing that they were stronger than he, returned to his house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, they continued on the journey that they had begun. But Micah, seeing that they were stronger than he was, returned to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the Danites went on their way, and Micah, seeing that they were too strong for him, turned back and went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Danites went their way. When Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his home.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the Danites went their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Dan went their way, and when Mikah saw that they were stronger than he, he returned and came to his house<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Dan went their way; and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Dan went their way; and Michaias saw that they were stronger than himself, and he returned to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/18-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5507" 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">25</span>The Danites said to him, “Do not raise your voice against us, or angry men will attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives.” <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">So 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> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: lə·ḏar·kām (Prep-l:: N-csc:: 3mp) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">on their way,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: way·yi·p̄en (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">and Micah turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">to go back</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">home,</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.">because he</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/2389.htm" title="2389: ḥă·zā·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Strong, stout, mighty. From chazaq; strong.">were too strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">for him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>After they had taken Micah’s idols and his priest, they went to Laish, to a tranquil and unsuspecting people, and they struck them with their swords and burned down the city.…<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/19-47.htm">Joshua 19:47</a></span><br />(Later, when the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and put it to the sword. So they took possession of Leshem, settled there, and renamed it after their father Dan.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34</a></span><br />The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/17-6.htm">Judges 17:6</a></span><br />In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/21-25.htm">Judges 21:25</a></span><br />In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a></span><br />After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them.<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/17-21.htm">2 Kings 17:21</a></span><br />When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin.<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/5-11.htm">Hosea 5:11</a></span><br />Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/10-6.htm">Hosea 10:6</a></span><br />Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Matthew 4:15</a></span><br />“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a></span><br />“You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Acts 7:43</a></span><br />You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-23</a></span><br />For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-20.htm">1 Corinthians 10:20</a></span><br />No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back to his house.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Danites</a> <a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/judges/18-22.htm">Home</a> <a href="/judges/18-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/judges/14-14.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/judges/14-18.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/judges/18-22.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/18-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/18-29.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/18-27.htm">Danites</a> <a href="/judges/19-10.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/judges/19-18.htm">Home</a> <a href="/judges/18-31.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/18-27.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/judges/20-44.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">Stronger</a> <a href="/judges/19-15.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/judges/19-7.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/judges/18-28.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 /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the Danites went on their way</b><br>The tribe of Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, originally allotted territory in the central coastal region. However, due to pressure from the Amorites and Philistines, they sought a new inheritance in the north. This movement reflects the broader theme of Israel's struggle to fully possess the Promised Land. The Danites' journey northward is a significant moment in their history, marking a shift in their tribal identity and location. This relocation is also a precursor to the establishment of the city of Dan, which later becomes a center of idolatry in Israel (<a href="/1_kings/12-29.htm">1 Kings 12:29-30</a>).<p><b>and Micah turned to go back home</b><br>Micah, a resident of the hill country of Ephraim, had created a shrine with an idol and hired a Levite to serve as his priest. His encounter with the Danites resulted in the loss of his idol and priest, highlighting the spiritual confusion and syncretism prevalent in Israel during the time of the Judges. Micah's return home symbolizes the futility of his idolatrous practices and the transient nature of his personal religion. This incident underscores the theme of spiritual apostasy and the need for true worship of Yahweh.<p><b>because he saw that they were too strong for him</b><br>Micah's realization of the Danites' strength reflects the lawlessness and might-makes-right mentality of the period, as described in <a href="/judges/21-25.htm">Judges 21:25</a>: "In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes." The Danites' ability to overpower Micah without consequence illustrates the lack of centralized authority and the moral chaos of the era. This phrase also serves as a reminder of the consequences of relying on human strength and idolatry rather than trusting in the Lord. The narrative foreshadows the eventual downfall of Israel due to its repeated failure to adhere to God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_danites.htm">The Danites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel seeking a new territory to settle. They are characterized by their aggressive pursuit of land and willingness to take what they desire by force.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>An individual from the hill country of Ephraim who had established a shrine with idols and hired a Levite to be his priest. He represents a personal, albeit misguided, attempt at worship and religious practice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_hill_country_of_ephraim.htm">The Hill Country of Ephraim</a></b><br>The region where Micah lived and where the events of this chapter unfold. It is significant as a place of personal religious expression and conflict.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levite.htm">The Levite</a></b><br>A young Levite who was hired by Micah to serve as a priest. His role highlights the spiritual confusion and lack of centralized worship during this period.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_idols.htm">The Idols</a></b><br>Objects of worship that Micah had made, which the Danites took along with the Levite. This act signifies the spiritual decline and syncretism present in Israel at the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_idolatry.htm">The Dangers of Idolatry</a></b><br>This passage highlights the ease with which God's people can fall into idolatry when they stray from His commandments. It serves as a reminder to guard our hearts against modern-day idols.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_spiritual_compromise.htm">The Consequences of Spiritual Compromise</a></b><br>Micah's account illustrates the dangers of compromising on spiritual truths for personal convenience or gain. True worship requires adherence to God's standards, not personal preferences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>The lack of strong, godly leadership in Israel during this time led to chaos and moral decline. This underscores the need for leaders who are committed to God's Word and His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_god's_strength.htm">Trusting in God's Strength</a></b><br>Micah's inability to confront the Danites reminds us that our strength is insufficient without God's support. We must rely on His power and guidance in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_faith.htm">The Role of Community in Faith</a></b><br>The events in this passage show the importance of a faith community that holds each other accountable and encourages adherence to God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_family_idols.htm">What are the family idols mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_genesis_25_23.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Micah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_danites'_move_align_with_history.htm">In Judges 18:2, how can the Danites' sudden relocation from the south to the distant north be reconciled with known settlement patterns or historical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_laish's_isolation_in_judges_18_7_accurate.htm">Does archaeological evidence confirm a city like Laish (Judges 18:7) existing so isolated and unfortified, or does the narrative conflict with external data?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - The verse tells us what the two parties did, but not in the Order in which an English writer would express it; for no doubt the Danites, encumbered with their women, and children, and baggage, did not <span class="accented">go on their way</span> till Micah and his party had turned back, though in English the contrary order is rather implied. The Hebrew merely puts the actions side by side, and leaves the order to be inferred. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/18-26.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">So the Danites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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 /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלְכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on their way,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדַרְכָּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏar·kām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Micah turned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֖פֶן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·p̄en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn, to face, appear, look</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to go back</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥שָׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">home,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּיתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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">because he</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֗ה</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">saw</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֣רְא</span> <span class="translit">(way·yar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֙מָּה֙</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 too strong</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲזָקִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·zā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2389.htm">Strong's 2389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, stout, mighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for him.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֔נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/18-26.htm">Judges 18:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/18-26.htm">OT History: Judges 18:26 The children of Dan went their way: (Jd Judg. 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