In those days there was no king in Israel. In those days the tribe of the Danites sought an inheritance to dwell in; for to that day, their inheritance had not fallen to them among the tribes of Israel.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. Days, after the death of Josue and the ancients. Debbora speaks of the tribe of Dan, as addicted to navigation. Calmet. 5:17. Calmet.—It had now conquered most of the enemies who had formerly forced some to seek fresh settlements, ( Bible.) as it is hinted at, Joshua 19. The particulars are here given in detail. Calmet.—Received, and so forth They had their portions assigned them, Josue 19:40. But through their own sloth, possessed as yet but a small part of it. See Judges 1:34. Challoner. Worthington.—Prot. supply, “all their inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel.” Bible.