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Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people who were therein, how they lived in security, after the manner of the Sidonians, quiet and secure; for there was none in the land, possessing authority, that might put [them] to shame in anything, and they were far from the Sidonians, and had no dealings with any man.
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The Danger of False Security
The people of Laish lived "quiet and secure," but commentators explain this was a false security. They were a prosperous commercial colony, living in "luxurious ease" without military defenses or strong leadership. Their isolation and lack of preparedness, not God's protection, created their peace, making them a vulnerable target.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 18:7
18th Century
Theologian
Laish - Afterward called “Dan” (Judges 18:29). The exact site has not been identified, but it was the northern extremity of Isra…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 18:7
19th Century
Bishop
Laish. It is called Leshem in Joshua 19:47 and is now called Tel el-Kadi, "the mound of the judge," pos…
John Gill
On Judges 18:7
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 18:1–31
17th Century
Minister
The Danites determined to take Micah's gods with them. Oh, the folly of these Danites! How could they imagine those gods would protect them, when t…