Judges 18:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They called out to the Danites. The Danites turned around and asked Micah, 'What's wrong with you? Why are you coming after us with all these people?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Danites are confronting Micah, asking why he's pursuing them with a group of men.

📚 Historical Context

In the period of the Judges, ancient Israel was a loose confederation of tribes dealing with incomplete conquests and moral chaos. The tribe of Dan, unable to secure their allotted land, sent spies who discovered Micah's household with its homemade idols and a hired priest; they stole these items during their expedition. When Micah pursued the Danites with a group of men, this confrontation arose as they questioned his motives.

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