Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So the Danites went their way, and Micah, seeing that they were too strong for him, turned around and went back home. New Living Translation So the men of Dan continued on their way. When Micah saw that there were too many of them for him to attack, he turned around and went home. English Standard Version 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. Berean Study Bible So the Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were too strong for him. New American Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible The Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were stronger than he was. Contemporary English Version 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. Good News Translation Then the Danites went on. Micah saw that they were too strong for him, so he turned and went back home. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were stronger than he was. International Standard Version 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. NET Bible The Danites went on their way; when Micah realized they were too strong to resist, he turned around and went home. New Heart English Bible 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation The people of Dan went on their way. Micah saw they were stronger than he was, so he turned around and went home. JPS Tanakh 1917 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. New American Standard 1977 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. Jubilee Bible 2000 And the sons of Dan went their way, and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house. King James 2000 Bible 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. American King James Version 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. American Standard Version 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. Douay-Rheims Bible And so they went on the journey they had begun. But Michas seeing that they were stronger than he, returned to his house. Darby Bible Translation And the children of Dan went their way; and Micah saw that they were too strong for him, and he turned and went back to his house. English Revised Version 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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. Study Bible The Danites Take Micah's Idols…25The 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.” 26So the Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were too strong for him. 27After 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.… Cross References Genesis 49:16 Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. Judges 18:25 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." Judges 18:27 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. 1 Kings 12:29 One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. Treasury of Scripture 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. Verse 26. - 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 go on their way 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. And the children of Dan went their way,.... Went on their way, would not stay to have any further talk with him, as being an impertinent man, and unworthy of their regard, bidding him defiance, and do his worst, having nothing to fear from him: and when Micah saw they were too strong for him; that he could not prevail upon them by words and arguments; to take up arms, and use them, he perceived it was to no purpose, since they were more numerous and more mighty than he and his neighbours: he turned and went unto his own house; and if he returned from his idolatry to the true God, and the right worship of him, having lost his gods, it was well for him they were taken away. 17:7-13 Micah thought it was a sign of God's favour to him and his images, that a Levite should come to his door. Thus those who please themselves with their own delusions, if Providence unexpectedly bring any thing to their hands that further them in their evil way, are apt from thence to think that God is pleased with them. Jump to Previous Children Dan Danites Departed Home House Micah Strong Stronger Turned Turneth WayJump to Next Children Dan Danites Departed Home House Micah Strong Stronger Turned Turneth WayLinks Judges 18:26 NIVJudges 18:26 NLT Judges 18:26 ESV Judges 18:26 NASB Judges 18:26 KJV Judges 18:26 Bible Apps Judges 18:26 Biblia Paralela Judges 18:26 Chinese Bible Judges 18:26 French Bible Judges 18:26 German Bible Alphabetical: and around back Dan Danites for he him his home house Micah of on saw seeing So sons strong that the their they to too turned way went were when OT History: Judges 18:26 The children of Dan went their way: (Jd Judg. Jdg) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |
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