Judges 18:26 akjv — And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back t…

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. "

— Judges 18:26, American King James Version

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Judges 18 — Context

23

And they cried to the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said to Micah, What ails you, that you come with such a company?

24

And he said, You have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and you are gone away: and what have I more? and what is this that you say to me, What ails you?

25

And the children of Dan said to him, Let not your voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run on you, and you lose your life, with the lives of your household.

26

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.

27

And they took the things which Micah had made, and the priest which he had, and came to Laish, to a people that were at quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and burnt the city with fire.

28

And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley that lies by Bethrehob. And they built a city, and dwelled therein.

29

And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel: however, the name of the city was Laish at the first. ¶

Judges 18:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 18:26 say?
Judges 18:26 in the American King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Judges 18:26 in the Bible?
Judges 18:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 18, verse 26.
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 18:26.
What translation should I read Judges 18:26 in?
Judges 18:26 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 18:26?
Judges 18:26 reads (AKJV): “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. ” 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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