שופטים, פרק י״ח, פסוק כ״ב

After the men of the tribe of Dan set out on their journey, the local residents organize a swift pursuit to protect the spiritual center established in their midst. By the time the locals realize what has happened, the departing men are already a significant distance away from Micah's home.

The group of pursuers consists of the immediate neighbors. They live in the houses directly adjacent to Micah's property [מצודת דוד], forming a community around the spiritual center he had built [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. To mount this pursuit, these neighbors must assemble rapidly. This gathering is initiated by a loud cry, which serves to alert and rouse the people to come together in a hurry [רד ק ומצודת ציון]. Driven by this urgent call, the neighbors chase after the men of Dan. Ultimately, they manage to overtake them, completely closing the gap and coming into close contact with the departing group [מצודת ציון וביאור שטיינזלץ].