Judges 18:23 cpdv — And they began to shout behind their backs. And when they had looked back, they said to Micah: “What do you want? Why a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they began to shout behind their backs. And when they had looked back, they said to Micah: “What do you want? Why are you crying out?” "

— Judges 18:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 18 — Context

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And when he had heard this, he agreed to their words. And he took the ephod, and the idols, and the graven image, and he set out with them.

21

And while traveling, they had also sent the children, and the cattle, and all that was valuable to go ahead of them.

22

And when they were far from the house of Micah, the men who were living in the houses of Micah, crying out together, followed them.

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And they began to shout behind their backs. And when they had looked back, they said to Micah: “What do you want? Why are you crying out?”

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And he responded: “You have taken away my gods, which I made for myself, and the priest, and all that I have. And do you say, ‘What is it that you want?’ ”

25

And the sons of Dan said to him, “Take care that you no longer speak to us, otherwise men with a mind for violence may overwhelm you, and you yourself would perish with all your house.”

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And so, they continued on the journey that they had begun. But Micah, seeing that they were stronger than he was, returned to his house.

Judges 18:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 18:23 say?
Judges 18:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they began to shout behind their backs. And when they had looked back, they said to Micah: “What do you want? Why are you crying out?” ”
Where is Judges 18:23 in the Bible?
Judges 18:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 18, verse 23.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 18:23.
What translation should I read Judges 18:23 in?
Judges 18:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 18:23?
Judges 18:23 reads (CPDV): “And they began to shout behind their backs. And when they had looked back, they said to Micah: “What do you want? Why are you crying out?” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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