Judges 18:7

7 So the five men left and went to the town of Laish. They saw how the people there lived in security like the Sidonians. They were a peaceful, quiet people, with no argument with anyone; they had all they needed. They lived far away from the Sidonians and had no dealings with any other people.

Judges 18:7 In-Context

5 They said to him, "Please ask God if we are going to be successful on our trip."
6 The priest answered, "You have nothing to worry about. The Lord is taking care of you on this trip."
7 So the five men left and went to the town of Laish. They saw how the people there lived in security like the Sidonians. They were a peaceful, quiet people, with no argument with anyone; they had all they needed. They lived far away from the Sidonians and had no dealings with any other people.
8 When the five men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, the people asked them what they had found out.
9 "Come on," they replied. "Let's attack Laish. We saw the land, and it's very good. Don't stay here doing nothing; hurry! Go on in and take it over!

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Probable text] They were . . . needed; [Hebrew unclear.]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.