Judges 18:7 · KJV
"Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt 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."
King James Version
What does Judges 18:7 mean? →Passage Context
5And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.
6And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.
7Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt 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.
8And they came unto their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and their brethren said unto them, What say ye?
9And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to situations where others are complacent?
2
What does it mean for you to live securely in your faith?
3
When have you felt the need to challenge the status quo?
Life Application
complacency
Be aware of areas in your life where complacency may hinder your spiritual growth.
security
Reflect on how your faith can provide true security amidst life's uncertainties.
Places in This Verse
Laish
A city known for its peaceful and secure lifestyle, which ultimately made it vulnerable to conquest by the Danites.
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