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The Tribe of Dan (Hebrew: דָּן, "Judge") was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, according to the Torah. According to the Hebrew Bible, the tribe initially settled in the hill lands bordering Judah and the Philistines but migrated north due to pressure of their enemies, settling at Laish (later known as Dan), near Mount Hermon. [1]
The Tribe of Dan and their Allotted Territory: B-10 on the Map. DAN (a judge). Dan was the great-grandson of Abraham, and the fifth son of Jacob. He was the first-born of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid, Genesis 30:6, Genesis 49:16.
31 lip 2023 · In Moses’ blessing, Dan’s tribe is called “a lion’s cub, springing out of Bashan” (Deuteronomy 33:22). Some believe the reference relates to Dan’s northern migration and capture of Laish. After Dan resettled to the north, the tribe became associated with idolatry (Judges 18:30–31; 2 Kings 10:29).
Initially, the tribe of Dan is mentioned in the early parts of Judges as one of the tribes struggling to secure their allotted inheritance in the Promised Land. According to Joshua 19:40-48, the land apportioned to Dan was located in the southwestern part of Canaan, near the Philistine territories.
8 cze 2019 · Biblical Sites: Three Discoveries at Dan. It was said of old that the borders of ancient Israel were “from Dan to Beersheba.” (Judges 20:1; 1 Sam. 3:20; 2 Sam. 17:11; 1 Kings 4:25; 1 Chron. 21:2; 2 Chron 30:5). The city of Dan, on the northernmost border of Israel, was originally named Leshfem before the Danites captured it, renaming it Dan ...
In this article, we will explore the 12 judges of the Bible from the book of Judges. We will take a broad overview, look at key facts, and life lessons we can learn from each judge in the Bible! So, grab your Bible and let’s get started…
Tel Dan (Arabic “Tel El Kadi” – “The Judge’s Hill”) sits in the Hula Valley at the foot of Mount Hermon, about 200 m above sea level. Tel Dan’s elliptical shape dominates its surroundings from a height of about 18 m, thanks to a steep earthen embankment from the second millennium BCE.
