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. Cross References Genesis 49:16Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. 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 18:7 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. Judges 18:26 So the Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were too strong for him. 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 Attacked Belonged Burned Burnt City Confident Danger Danites Edge Laish Mercy Micah Mouth Peaceful Priest Quiet Quietly Secure Smite Smote Struck Sword Thought UnsuspectingJump to Next Attacked Belonged Burned Burnt City Confident Danger Danites Edge Laish Mercy Micah Mouth Peaceful Priest Quiet Quietly Secure Smite Smote Struck Sword Thought Unsuspecting |
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