Gilead stayed beyond the Jordan; and Dan, why did he abide with the ships? Asher sat still at the coast of the sea, settling down by his landings. But Zebulun risked his life to the death, Naphtali too, on the heights of the field. — The litany of non-participation traces tribal failures: Gilead (Transjordanian territory), Dan (with maritime interests), and Asher (coastal dwelling) failed to participate. The contrast 'But Zebulun risked his life to the death, Naphtali too' affirms those tribes that did commit, suggesting that participation indicated covenant loyalty.

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