Judges 18
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 18 of 21
Chapter Summary
The men of Dan seek a place. 3 At Micah's house they recognize Jonathan. 7 They find Laish unprotected. 11 Six hundred men are sent to seize it. 27 They take Laish, and call it Dan.
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People & Context
Seeking an inheritance, the tribe of Dan sends five strong men from Zorah and Eshtaol to spy out the land. They arrive at Micah's house.
The spies recognize the Levite's voice, learn of his arrangement with Micah, and ask him to inquire of God if their journey will be prosperous.
The five spies arrive at Laish, observing that the people live securely, quietly, and far from the Sidonians without any allies.
Timeline
Seeking an inheritance, the tribe of Dan sends five strong men from Zorah and Eshtaol to spy out the land. They arrive at Micah's house.
Judges 18:1-2The spies recognize the Levite's voice, learn of his arrangement with Micah, and ask him to inquire of God if their journey will be prosperous.
Judges 18:3-6The five spies arrive at Laish, observing that the people live securely, quietly, and far from the Sidonians without any allies.
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