Judges 18:24 net — He said,“You stole my gods that I made, as well as this priest, and then went away. What do I have left? How can you ha…

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"He said,“You stole my gods that I made, as well as this priest, and then went away. What do I have left? How can you have the audacity to say to me,‘What do you want?’”"

— Judges 18:24, NET Bible

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Judges 18 — Context

21

They turned and went on their way, but they walked behind the children, the cattle, and their possessions.

22

After they had gone a good distance from Micah’s house, Micah’s neighbors gathered together and caught up with the Danites.

23

When they called out to the Danites, the Danites turned around and said to Micah,“Why have you gathered together?”

24

He said,“You stole my gods that I made, as well as this priest, and then went away. What do I have left? How can you have the audacity to say to me,‘What do you want?’”

25

The Danites said to him,“Don’t say another word to us, or some very angry men will attack you, and you and your family will die.”

26

The Danites went on their way; when Micah realized they were too strong to resist, he turned around and went home.

27

Now the Danites took what Micah had made, as well as his priest, and came to Laish, where the people were undisturbed and unsuspecting. They struck them down with the sword and burned the city.

Judges 18:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 18:24 say?
Judges 18:24 in the NET Bible reads: “He said,“You stole my gods that I made, as well as this priest, and then went away. What do I have left? How can you have the audacity to say to me,‘What do you want?’””
Where is Judges 18:24 in the Bible?
Judges 18:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 18, verse 24.
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 18:24.
What translation should I read Judges 18:24 in?
Judges 18:24 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 18:24?
Judges 18:24 reads (NET): “He said,“You stole my gods that I made, as well as this priest, and then went away. What do I have left? How can you have the audacity to say to me,‘What do you want?’”” 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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