Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 18:23
And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?
And they cried unto the children of Dan,…. When they had got pretty near them, and in their hearing, they called to them aloud, and desired they would stop, having something to say to them:
and they turned their faces; that is, the Danites turned and looked at them, and stopped to hear what they had to say to them; these were they who were in the rear in marching:
and said unto Micah; who was at the head of them:
what aileth thee that thou comest with such a company? as if he intended to attack them in an hostile way, and therefore asks what should be the occasion of it? what affront had been given him, what injury had been done him, that had provoked him to come out and follow them in such a manner?
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(23) What aileth thee?There is again a certain grim humour in the narrative, with some sense of irony for the total discomfiture and pathetic outcries of Micah. Dan showed himself in this proceeding like a serpent on the way, an adder in the path (Gen. 49:17). (Comp. Deu. 33:22.)
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
‘ And they called out to the children of Dan, and they turned their faces and said to Micah, “What ails you that you come with such a company?” ’
When they got near enough to the Danites Micah’s force called out to them. The Danites then sent representatives to find out their purpose, pretending total innocence. They wished to give the impression that they could not understand why anyone should wish to challenge them. Their question was, what should such an obviously belligerent group want with them? What was their problem?
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Jdg 18:23 And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?
Ver. 23. What aileth thee, that thou comest? ] They knew well enough what ailed him, and yet they expostulate an injury. This is one of the miseries of war, that might overcometh right. Sic cedit viribus aequum, poor men must suffer wrongs and be thankful.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
that thou comest, &c. Hebrew “that thou hast called thyself out”.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
What aileth: Gen 21:17, 1Sa 11:5, 2Sa 14:5, 2Ki 6:28, Psa 114:5, Isa 22:1
comest: Heb. art gathered together
Reciprocal: Mat 19:22 – he went Luk 18:23 – he was very sorrowful Rev 18:15 – shall