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Follow the northern migration of the Danites and priest Jonathan son of Gershom: setting forth from Zorah and Eshtaol, plundering Micah’s idolatrous shrine in Ephraim, scouting the tranquil Canaanite city of Laish, seizing the city by sword and fire, and establishing an unauthorized hereditary sanctuary in the far north.
Follow the full biblical biography of Jonathan son of Gershom.
Five valiant Danite spies depart from Zorah and Eshtaol to search out a tribal inheritance in the land.
The spies lodge in the hill country of Ephraim near Shiloh at Micah’s house, where they consult the young Levite priest Jonathan.
The spies reach Laish, discovering a fertile and prosperous city living unsuspecting and isolated from Phoenician allies.
Six hundred armed Danites march to Micah’s home, carry off the carved image, ephod, and household idols, and persuade Jonathan to become their priest.
The Danites strike Laish, rebuild it as Dan, and establish Jonathan and his sons as priests until the captivity of the land.