So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, tranquil and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone. Cross References Joshua 19:47(Later, when the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and struck it down with the sword. So they took possession of Leshem, settled there, and renamed it after their father Dan.) Judges 18:6 And the priest told them, "Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey." Judges 18:8 When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, "What did you find?" Judges 18:27 After they had taken Micah's idols and his priest, they went to Laish, to a tranquil and unsuspecting people, and they struck them with their swords and burned down the city. Judges 18:29 They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel--though the city was formerly named Laish. 1 Kings 16:31 And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and then he proceeded to serve and worship Baal. 1 Chronicles 4:40 There they found rich, good pasture, and the land was spacious, peaceful, and quiet, for some Hamites had lived there formerly. Jeremiah 49:31 Rise up, advance against a nation at ease, one that dwells securely, declares the LORD. They have no gates or bars; they live alone. Chapter Outline 1. The Danites send five men to seek out an inheritance3. At the house of Micah they consult with Jonathan, and are encouraged 7. They search Laish, and bring back news of good hope 11. Six hundred men are sent to surprise it 16. In their way they rob Micah of his priest and his consecrated things 27. They win Laish, and call it Dan 30. They set up idolatry, wherein Jonathan inherits the priesthood. Jump to Previous Authority Business Dealings Departed Dwelt Laish Manner Possessing Quiet Secure Security Shame Sidonians ThereinJump to Next Authority Business Dealings Departed Dwelt Laish Manner Possessing Quiet Secure Security Shame Sidonians Therein |
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