And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.
The people of Dan said to him, 'Don't raise your voice with us, or some angry men might attack you, and you could lose your life along with the lives of your family.'
The Danites are threatening violence if the man continues to speak up, warning that both he and his family could be killed.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which describes the chaotic era of Israel's judges before the monarchy, the tribe of Dan was seeking a new homeland because they had failed to fully conquer their allotted territory in the Promised Land. They encountered Micah, an Israelite who had set up his own idols and a personal priesthood, and after stealing these idols during their migration, the Danites threatened him to avoid any confrontation. This incident highlights the lawlessness and prevalence of idolatry among the tribes during this turbulent period.
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