Judges 18:21

“So they turned and departed, etc.] Turned from the gate of the city where Micah dwelt, and marched forward to Laish: and put the little ones, and the cattle, and the carriage, before them; partly for safety from Micah, and his friends and neighbours, and partly that they might not be overdriven: their wives, who doubtless were with them, though not mentioned, and their children, and also their flocks and herds, they brought with them from Zorah and Eshtaol, as never intending to return again thither, and being fully assured they should take Laish, and the country about, and settle there; and also all their wealth and substance, as the Targum renders the word for “carriage”, whatever they…”

“And put the little ones, etc., before them - They expected a pursuit from Micah’s people, and arranged their order of march accordingly. The carriage - Rather, “the valuables.” Some interpret it “the heavy baggage.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“Before them - For their greater security, if Micah should pursue them. Judges 18:24”

“and put: These men were so confident of success, that they removed their whole families, household goods, cattle, and all. the carriage: Kevoodah, from kavad, to be heavy, denotes the luggage or baggage. Jdg 18:21 Judges 18:23”

“The 600 Danites then set out upon their road again and went away; and they put the children, the cattle, and the valuable possessions in front, because they were afraid of being attacked by Micah and his people from behind. הטּף, "the little ones," includes both women and children, as the members of the family who were in need of protection (see at Exo 12:37). כבוּדה is literally an adjective, signifying splendid; but here it is a neuter substantive: the valuables, not the heavy baggage. The 600 men had emigrated with their families and possessions. Judges 18:22”