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Judges 18:22 Cross-References

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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.

Judges 18:22 (KJV)

Historical Context for Judges 18:22

People Mentioned

M
Micah(JDG 17:1) who stole 1100 pieces of silver from his mother (JDG 17:2)
D
Danfifth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:5), son of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid

Commentary on Judges 18:22

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. The phrase "a good way" (hirchiqu, הִרְחִיקוּ, "they had gone far/distanced themselves") indicates significant distance between the Danites and Micah's house before pursuit began. The Hebrew verb rachaq (רָחַק, "to be far") emphasizes the Danites had substantial head start, yet Micah's neighbors still "overtook" (vayadbiqu, וַיַּדְבִּיקוּ, "caught up with/overtook") them. The verb dabaq (דָּבַק, "to cling/overtake") suggests rapi...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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