Judges 18:23

23 The men with Micah shouted at the Danites, who turned around and said to Micah, "What's the matter with you? Why have you been called out to fight?"

Judges 18:23 Meaning and Commentary

Judges 18:23

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?

Judges 18:23 In-Context

21 They left Micah's house, putting their little children, their animals, and everything they owned in front of them.

22 When they had gone a little way from Micah's house, the men who lived near Micah were called out and caught up with them.

23 The men with Micah shouted at the Danites, who turned around and said to Micah, "What's the matter with you? Why have you been called out to fight?"

24 Micah answered, "You took my gods that I made and my priest. What do I have left? How can you ask me, 'What's the matter?'"

25 The Danites answered, "You should not argue with us. Some of our angry men might attack you, killing you and your family."