Strange Times – Part 3

A failed family; a compromised preacher; and now a wayward tribe. In the Book of Judges, the phrase “every man did what was right in his own eyes” describes the chaotic and morally ambiguous period in Israel’s history when there was no central leadership, leading people to follow their own desires rather than God’s law. This lack of guidance influenced the tribe of Dan as they sought land and encountered Laish, a peaceful and isolated city. Rather than seeking God’s will, the Danites acted out of self-interest, attacking and taking over Laish for themselves. They also adopted idolatrous practices, bringing a graven image from Micah’s house and setting up their own priesthood. In the last part of our series “Strange Times”, we see how disregarding God’s law led to moral compromise and the adoption of false worship, undermining Israel’s covenantal identity.