en_tn_condensed/jdg/05/17.md

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# Gilead stayed
"The men of Gilead stayed"
# the other side of the Jordan
This refers to the east side of the Jordan.
# Dan, why did he wander about on ships?
"the men of Dan should not have remained on their ships!" or "the people of the tribe of Dan did not help us in the battle. Instead they were wandering around on the sea in ships!". They sailed to make money through trade and fishing.
# Asher remained on the coast and lived close to his harbors
"The people of the tribe of Asher also failed to help us, they just remained on the coast near their harbors"