Judges 18:22

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَلَمَّا ٱبْتَعَدُوا عَنْ بَيْتِ مِيخَا ٱجْتَمَعَ ٱلرِّجَالُ ٱلَّذِينَ فِي ٱلْبُيُوتِ ٱلَّتِي عِنْدَ بَيْتِ مِيخَا وَأَدْرَكُوا بَنِي دَانٍ،

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a group of men from Micah's neighborhood who caught up with the Danites after they had left Micah's house. It shows the chase and confrontation between the local people and the Danites who were taking the idol.

Explained for Children

Imagine you took a toy from your friend's house and were running away, but your friend's neighbors saw you and chased you down. That's kind of what happened here with the Danites and the people from Micah's area.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was written around the 6th century BCE by an unknown author. It describes the history of the Israelites during the period of the Judges, focusing on various tribes and their conflicts. This verse takes place during a time when the Danites were moving and taking idols from other places.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, it shows the consequences of taking something that doesn't belong to you. When you take something from someone, there might be consequences or people trying to stop you.

Topics

• conflict
• consequences
• theft
• confrontation
• tribal relations
• idolatry

Related Verses

• Joshua 19:47
• 1 Kings 12:29
• Jeremiah 48:7
• Matthew 19:28
• John 10:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Danites taking?

The Danites were taking an idol and other religious items from Micah's house to use in their own worship.

Why did Micah's neighbors chase after the Danites?

Micah's neighbors chased the Danites because they were taking items that belonged to Micah, which was seen as a theft.

What does this verse tell us about the Danites?

This verse shows that the Danites were willing to take religious items from others and that they faced consequences for their actions.

How does this relate to modern-day situations?

This verse reminds us that taking things that do not belong to us can lead to negative consequences and that there are always people who will try to stop such actions.