The fifth son of Jacob, born to Rachel’s handmaid Bilhah. Jacob prophesied that Dan would ‘provide justice for his people.’ The tribe of Dan was known for its military prowess and eventually migrated north to conquer the city of Laish, renaming it Dan. The phrase ‘from Dan to Beersheba’ described the full extent of Israel’s territory.
Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan.Genesis 30:6 · Berean Standard Bible
and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son. Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan.
Children born in rivalry and heartbreak. But these names — Reuben, Judah, Joseph — will become the twelve tribes of a nation.
Dan shall provide justice for his people as one of the tribes of Israel. He will be a snake by the road, a viper in the path that bites the horse’s heels so that its rider tumbles backward. I await Your salvation, O LORD.
Jacob speaks over each son with prophetic weight. Judah receives the scepter. The lion will come from his line.
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