Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 18:26
And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they [were] too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.
And the children of Dan went their way,…. Went on their way, would not stay to have any further talk with him, as being an impertinent man, and unworthy of their regard, bidding him defiance, and do his worst, having nothing to fear from him:
and when Micah saw they were too strong for him; that he could not prevail upon them by words and arguments; to take up arms, and use them, he perceived it was to no purpose, since they were more numerous and more mighty than he and his neighbours:
he turned and went unto his own house; and if he returned from his idolatry to the true God, and the right worship of him, having lost his gods, it was well for him they were taken away.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Then the Danites went their way; but Micah, seeing that they were stronger than he, turned back and returned home.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
‘ 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.’
The thief had been outdone by greater thieves. They all deserved each other. So the children of Dan carried on, and Micah returned chastened to his house. He had not bargained on so strong a company.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
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“When Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned.” Jdg 18:26 .
Different estimates of strength. Men are tested by circumstances. If the pursuers had been fewer, Micah would have summoned up courage and acted differently. He gave way. as men are now doing, to the force of numbers. “Follow not a multitude to do evil.” The lesson is repeated in the experience of many; as, for example, in the experience of the young man who explains his conduct by saying that all his companions are pressing in one direction, and that it would be folly for him to attempt to resist them. It applies also to the custom or fashion of the day. Men say, As well be out of the world as be out of the fashion. When they see that the customs of society are too strong for them, they themselves turn, sophistically and foolishly arguing that it is in vain for one man to suppose that he can turn back the tide of public opinion or the flood of universally-established custom. All history proves that solitary men have often been stronger than multitudes. The only counting which we should permit ourselves to adopt is a reckoning as to the presence of God with us in our enterprises; assured that he goes forth with us, we have nothing to do with any other arithmetic. Though an host should encamp against us, God will be our confidence, and will bring in our judgment and triumph. Always ask on which side is God, on which side is Jesus Christ, on which side is conscience: and, having ascertained that side, there need be no further enumeration of forces. The good man always says, and in saying it redoubles his courage, They that be for me are more than those that be against me.
Fuente: The People’s Bible by Joseph Parker
Jdg 18:26 And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they [were] too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.
Ver. 26. He turned and went back unto his house. ] But took no notice that God punished him for his idolatry by those injurious Danites. “Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see; but they shall see and be ashamed.” Isa 26:11
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Reciprocal: Eze 48:1 – Dan