Why did Dan go north? Because the southern region was too hard for them to control. They left the region to which they were assigned and went north because it was easier - or so they thought. In reality, they fell into idolatry, made a golden calf eventually, and were attacked constantly. Thus, by trying to avoid struggle, they found themselves in an infinitely worse situation. They were under attack to a greater degree and had a tough time throughout history because they didn’t stay in the place the Lord knew would be best for them.

And oh, how often we have found the same to be true in our lives.