KJV ORIGINAL
And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, which were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The six hundred armed warriors from the tribe of Dan stood guard at the entrance to the gate.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes six hundred armed men from the tribe of Dan positioning themselves at a strategic entrance, likely preparing for conflict or showing their military strength.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period of the Judges when the tribe of Dan was seeking new territory because they had been unable to fully possess their original inheritance due to pressure from the Philistines and other enemies. The Danites were conducting what was essentially a military reconnaissance and conquest mission to find a new place to settle in the northern part of the land.
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