1. Judges 18:24 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is unusual about Micah’s reply?

Judges 18:24 (ESV)

24 And he said, “You take my gods that I made and the priest, and go away, and what have I left? How then do you ask me, ‘What is the matter with you?’”

In his response to the Danites’ sarcasm, Micah has it out with them. And he is nearly incoherent with fury.1 Literally, he says, My gods that I have made for myself—you have taken! And the priest! And you have gone away! What do I have left? How can you say to me, What is the matter with you?2 These are the words of a man so filled with anger that all he can do is burst out in accusation, broken syntax and all.