Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.
Then all the Israelites came together, and the whole community gathered as one united group, from Dan in the north all the way to Beersheba in the south, including those from the land of Gilead, to meet with the LORD at Mizpah.
This verse shows all of Israel coming together as one unified nation to seek God's guidance at Mizpah during a time of crisis.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, this verse describes a moment during Israel's chaotic period of judges, when the tribes united in response to a horrific crime in the territory of Benjamin, as detailed in the previous chapter. The gathering from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, including the eastern region of Gilead, symbolized the full assembly of Israel coming together at Mizpeh to seek divine guidance. This event highlights the tribal confederation's reliance on God for direction in times of national crisis.
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