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Dan

Facts:

Dan was Jacobs fifth son. He was Bilhahs first son. His descendants became one of the tribes of Israel.

  • His name sounds similar to the Hebrew word for “judge.”
  • The tribe of Dan settled in the northern part of Canaan. When used as the name of a region of land, the term “Dan” refers to the land given to the tribe of Dan.
  • “Dan” was also the name an Israelite city located about 60 miles north of Jerusalem. In the Old Testament times, the city of Dan served as a landmark for the northern boundary of the country of Israel, opposite the city of Beersheba as a landmark for the southern boundary.

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(See also: twelve tribes of Israel, Jacob, Bilhah)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strongs: H1835, H1839, H2051