Lexicon Machaneh-dan: Camp of Dan Original Word: מַחֲנֵה־דָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mahaneh-dan From machaneh and Dan; camp of Dan; Machaneh-Dan, a place in Palestine -- Mahaneh-dan. see HEBREW machaneh see HEBREW Dan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom machaneh and Dan Definition "camp of Dan," a place where the Danites stayed NASB Translation Mahaneh-dan (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחֲנֵהדָֿ֑ן proper name, of a location = camp of Dan, name given, Judges 13:25; Judges 18:12, to place where Danites encamped (see Bla). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: מַחֲנֶה (machaneh, meaning "camp") and דָּן (Dan, referring to the tribe of Dan).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Machaneh-Dan, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament. Usage: This proper noun refers to a specific location associated with the tribe of Dan in the Old Testament. It is mentioned in the context of the encampment or gathering place of the Danites. Context: Machaneh-Dan is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Judges. It is identified as the place where the tribe of Dan set up camp during their migration and search for a new territory. The name "Machaneh-Dan" translates to "Camp of Dan," indicating its function as a temporary settlement or staging area for the tribe. In Judges 18:12, it is described as being situated west of Kiriath-jearim. The site holds historical significance as it marks a phase in the Danites' journey to establish themselves in a new land, reflecting the broader narrative of the Israelite tribes seeking their allotted inheritances. The location serves as a backdrop for the events leading to the capture of Laish, which the Danites later renamed Dan, establishing it as their permanent settlement. Forms and Transliterations דָ֗ן דן Dan ḏānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 18:12 HEB: הַה֜וּא מַחֲנֵה־ דָ֗ן עַ֚ד הַיּ֣וֹם NAS: that place Mahaneh-dan to this KJV: that place Mahanehdan unto this day: INT: place he Mahaneh-dan against day |
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