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 put it to 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 he then 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. Treasury of Scripture Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelled careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish Joshua 19:47 Called. Judges 18:27,28 Revelation 18:7 magistrate. 1 Samuel 3:13 1 Kings 1:6 Romans 13:3 and had no. |