Topical Encyclopedia The Tribe of Dan, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and the firstborn of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant (Genesis 30:5-6). As the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land, the tribe of Dan played a significant role in the conquest and settlement of Canaan.Strength and Military Prowess The tribe of Dan was known for its strength and military capabilities. During the wilderness journey, the Danites were positioned as the rear guard of all the camps, a strategic placement that underscored their role in protecting the Israelites from attacks (Numbers 10:25). The census taken in the wilderness recorded 62,700 men of fighting age from the tribe of Dan, making it one of the larger tribes (Numbers 1:39). This numerical strength was indicative of their potential military prowess. Inheritance in Canaan Upon entering Canaan, the tribe of Dan was allotted a portion of land in the western part of the territory, near the Philistine cities (Joshua 19:40-48). However, the Danites initially struggled to fully possess their inheritance due to the formidable presence of the Amorites and Philistines. Judges 1:34 notes, "The Amorites forced the Danites into the hill country and did not allow them to come down into the plain." Expansion and Relocation Faced with these challenges, the Danites sought additional territory. Judges 18 recounts how they sent out five men to spy out the land, eventually capturing the city of Laish, which they renamed Dan. This relocation to the northern part of Israel allowed them to establish a more secure and prosperous settlement. The capture of Laish demonstrated their strategic acumen and determination to secure a place within the Promised Land. Notable Figures One of the most famous members of the tribe of Dan was Samson, a judge of Israel renowned for his extraordinary strength. His exploits against the Philistines are recorded in Judges 13-16. Samson's life, marked by both triumph and tragedy, highlighted the potential for both physical and spiritual strength within the tribe. Spiritual Challenges Despite their strengths, the tribe of Dan also faced spiritual challenges. Judges 18:30-31 reveals that the Danites set up a carved image for themselves, indicating a susceptibility to idolatry. This act of disobedience foreshadowed future struggles with faithfulness to the covenant with God. Legacy The tribe of Dan's legacy is a complex tapestry of strength, struggle, and spiritual challenges. Their journey from the wilderness to the Promised Land reflects both the triumphs and trials of the Israelite nation as a whole. As part of the twelve tribes, Dan's account contributes to the broader narrative of God's faithfulness and the call to obedience and trust in His promises. Torrey's Topical Textbook Numbers 26:43All the families of the Shuhamites, according to those that were numbered of them, were three score and four thousand and four hundred. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Jesus Sets Out from Jud??a for Galilee. The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest The Mystery Fifthly, as this Revelation, to the Judgment of Right and Sober ... Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ... The First Apology of Justin, the Martyr Mr. Bunyan's Last Sermon: Resources Is the original Bible still in existence? | GotQuestions.orgWhat was the sin of Jeroboam? | GotQuestions.org Who was Bilhah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Dan: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Dan: A City of the Tribe of Dan: Also Called Laish, and Leshem Dan: A City of the Tribe of Dan: Capture by Ben-Hadad Dan: A City of the Tribe of Dan: Captured by the People of Dan Dan: A City of the Tribe of Dan: Idolatry Established At Dan: Fifth Son of Jacob and Bilhah Dan: Fifth Son of Jacob and Bilhah: Blessed of Jacob Dan: Fifth Son of Jacob and Bilhah: Descendants of the Tribe of Dan: A Commercial People the Tribe of Dan: A Part of Plundered Michah of his Idols and his Ephod the Tribe of Dan: A Part of Sent to Seek New Settlements the Tribe of Dan: A Part of Set up Micah's Idols in Dan the Tribe of Dan: A Part of Tool Laish and Called It Dan the Tribe of Dan: Bounds of Its Inheritance the Tribe of Dan: Descended from Jacob's Fifth Son the Tribe of Dan: Encamped North of the Tabernacle the Tribe of Dan: Led the Fourth and Last Division of Israel the Tribe of Dan: Offering of, at Dedication the Tribe of Dan: On Ebal, Said Amen to the Curses the Tribe of Dan: Persons Selected From: To Divide the Land the Tribe of Dan: Persons Selected From: To Number the People the Tribe of Dan: Persons Selected From: To Spy out the Land the Tribe of Dan: Predictions Respecting the Tribe of Dan: Reproved for not Aiding Against Sisera the Tribe of Dan: Restricted to the Hills by Amorites the Tribe of Dan: Ruler Appointed Over, by David the Tribe of Dan: Samson Was of the Tribe of Dan: some of, at Coronation of David the Tribe of Dan: Strength of, Entering Canaan the Tribe of Dan: Strength of, on Leaving Egypt Tribe of Dan: Blessed by Moses Tribe of Dan: Deborah Rebukes, for Their Cowardice Tribe of Dan: Fail to Conquer the Amorites Tribe of Dan: Inheritance of, According to the Allotment of Joshua Tribe of Dan: Position of, in Journey and Camp, During the Exodus Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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