KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After they had traveled a good distance from Micah's house, the men who lived in houses near Micah's place gathered together and caught up with the people of Dan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how Micah's neighbors rallied together to pursue the Danites who had stolen from Micah.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred during the period of the judges when Israel had no central government and 'everyone did what was right in their own eyes.' The tribe of Dan was migrating north to find new territory because they couldn't fully possess their original inheritance. They had just stolen Micah's priest and religious items, prompting this pursuit.
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