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but the name of the city was Laish at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city was formerly named Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city <i>was</i> Laish at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel. However, the name of the city formerly <i>was</i> Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they named the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father who was born to Israel; however, the name of the city was previously Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father who was born in Israel; however, the name of the city formerly was Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father who was born in Israel; however, the name of the city formerly was Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father who was born in Israel; however, the name of the city formerly was Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They named the city Dan, after Dan their forefather who was born to Israel (Jacob); however, the original name of the city was Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But they named it Dan, after one of Israel's sons, who was the ancestor of their tribe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They named the city Dan in honor of their ancestor Dan, Israel's son. Originally, the city was called Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They changed its name from Laish to Dan, after their ancestor Dan, the son of Jacob. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They renamed the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who had been born in Israel. The former name of the city was Laish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel?though the city was formerly named Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They named it Dan after their ancestor, who was one of Israel's sons. But the city's name used to be Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel. However the name of the city was originally Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel: but the name of the city was Laish at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel; however the name of the city used to be Laish. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and call the name of the city Dan, by the name of their father Dan, who was born to Israel; and yet Laish [is] the name of the city at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and call the name of the city Dan, by the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel; and yet Laish is the name of the city at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will call the name of the city, Dan, in the name of Dan their father, who will be born to Israel. And yet Laish the name of the city at first.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Calling the name of the city Dan after the name of their father, who was the son of Israel, which before was called Lais. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />calling the name of the city Dan, according to the name of their father, who had been born of Israel, though before it was called Laish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They named it Dan after their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. But Laish was the name of the city formerly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They named the city Dan, after their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was formerly Laish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was Laish at first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, for the name of Dan their father who was begotten by Israel, however Luz was the name of the city from former time<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel; howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel; and the name of the city was Ulamais before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/18-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5543" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/18.htm">The Danites Take Micah's Idols</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>There was no one to deliver them, because the city was far from Sidon and had no alliance with anyone; it was in a valley near Beth-rehob. And the Danites rebuilt the city and lived there. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">They named</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm- (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: dān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">Dan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šêm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">after</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî·hem (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">their forefather</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: dān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. ">Dan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yūl·laḏ (V-QalPass-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was born</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: lə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">to Israel—</a> <a href="/hebrew/199.htm" title="199: wə·’ū·lām (Conj) -- But, but indeed. Apparently a variation of 'uwlay; however or on the contrary.">though</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: lā·ri·šō·nāh (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-fs) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">was formerly</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm- (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">named</a> <a href="/hebrew/3919.htm" title="3919: la·yiš (N-proper-fs) -- Laish -- lion, a city and region in northern Canaan. The same as layish; Laish, the name of two places in Palestine.">Laish.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>The Danites set up idols for themselves, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Joshua 19:47</a></span><br />(Later, when the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and put it to the sword. So they took possession of Leshem, settled there, and renamed it after their father Dan.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Genesis 14:14</a></span><br />And when Abram heard that his relative had been captured, he mobilized the 318 trained men born in his household, and they set out in pursuit as far as Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">2 Samuel 24:25</a></span><br />And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then the LORD answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague upon Israel was halted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-29.htm">1 Kings 12:29-30</a></span><br />One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">2 Kings 10:29</a></span><br />but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Amos 8:14</a></span><br />Those who swear by the guilt of Samaria and say, ‘As surely as your god lives, O Dan,’ or, ‘As surely as the way of Beersheba lives’—they will fall, never to rise again.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4-8</a></span><br />And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-16.htm">Genesis 49:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-22.htm">Deuteronomy 33:22</a></span><br />Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-35.htm">1 Chronicles 12:35</a></span><br />From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-2</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-6</a></span><br />These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a></span><br />“You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a></span><br />the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel: however, the name of the city was Laish at the first.</p><p class="hdg">Dan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a></b></br> Then all the children of Israel went out, and the congregation was gathered together as one man, from Dan even to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead, unto the LORD in Mizpeh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-14.htm">Genesis 14:14</a></b></br> And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained <i>servants</i>, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued <i>them</i> unto Dan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-47.htm">Joshua 19:47</a></b></br> And the coast of the children of Dan went out <i>too little</i> for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.</p><p class="hdg">who was</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-6.htm">Genesis 30:6</a></b></br> And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></b></br> And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Ancestor</a> <a href="/judges/13-8.htm">Born</a> <a href="/judges/18-28.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/16-22.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/judges/16-22.htm">However</a> <a href="/judges/18-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/18-27.htm">Laish</a> <a href="/judges/16-11.htm">Used</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/7-10.htm">Ancestor</a> <a href="/ruth/4-15.htm">Born</a> <a href="/judges/19-11.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/18-30.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/judges/21-18.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/judges/19-12.htm">However</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-44.htm">Laish</a> <a href="/judges/20-5.htm">Used</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-1.htm">The Danites send five men to seek out an inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-3.htm">At the house of Micah they consult with Jonathan, and are encouraged</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-7.htm">They search Laish, and bring back news of good hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-11.htm">Six hundred men are sent to surprise it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-16.htm">In their way they rob Micah of his priest and his consecrated things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-27.htm">They win Laish, and call it Dan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/18-30.htm">They set up idolatry, wherein Jonathan inherits the priesthood.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This act of renaming signifies possession and identity, reflecting the tribe's desire to establish a lasting legacy in the Promised Land. Naming places after patriarchs was a common practice, reinforcing tribal heritage and continuity.<p><b>after their forefather Dan</b><br>Dan was the fifth son of Jacob (Israel) and the first son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Dan was known for its struggles to secure territory, as seen in <a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Judges 1:34</a>, where they were initially unable to drive out the Amorites. This renaming symbolizes a successful conquest and fulfillment of their inheritance.<p><b>who was born to Israel</b><br>The mention of Israel (Jacob) highlights the covenantal relationship between God and the patriarchs. It underscores the divine promise given to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob regarding the land and their descendants. This connection to Israel emphasizes the legitimacy of the tribe's claim to the land.<p><b>though the city was formerly named Laish</b><br>Laish was a Canaanite city, known for its peaceful and secure lifestyle, as described earlier in <a href="/judges/18-7.htm">Judges 18:7</a>. The renaming from Laish to Dan marks a significant cultural and religious shift, as the city transitions from Canaanite to Israelite control. This change also reflects the broader theme of Israel's conquest and settlement in the land, fulfilling God's promises to the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/dan.htm">Dan</a></b><br>The fifth son of Jacob (Israel) and Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe of Dan is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, named after him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/laish.htm">Laish</a></b><br>An ancient city in the northern part of Canaan, originally inhabited by a peaceful and isolated people before being conquered by the tribe of Dan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tribe_of_dan.htm">The Tribe of Dan</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for their struggle to find a permanent inheritance in the Promised Land, leading them to capture Laish and rename it Dan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel (Jacob)</a></b><br>The patriarch whose twelve sons became the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel. The renaming of Laish to Dan connects back to the heritage of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/conquest_of_laish.htm">Conquest of Laish</a></b><br>An event where the Danites, seeking a territory, captured the city of Laish, destroyed it, and rebuilt it as their own city, renaming it Dan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>The renaming of Laish to Dan signifies the importance of heritage and identity. As Christians, we are reminded of our identity in Christ and the importance of living in a way that honors our spiritual heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_will.htm">Seeking God's Will</a></b><br>The tribe of Dan's search for a homeland highlights the importance of seeking God's will and guidance in our pursuits. We must ensure our actions align with God's plans rather than our own desires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The absence of Dan in the list of tribes in Revelation may serve as a warning about the consequences of disobedience and idolatry. It is crucial to remain faithful to God's commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_legacy.htm">Community and Legacy</a></b><br>The actions of the Danites in renaming the city reflect the impact of community decisions on legacy. Our choices today can affect future generations, emphasizing the need for godly leadership and decision-making.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_tribe_of_dan's_biblical_role.htm">What role did the Tribe of Dan play biblically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_laish's_isolation_in_judges_18_7_accurate.htm">Does archaeological evidence confirm a city like Laish (Judges 18:7) existing so isolated and unfortified, or does the narrative conflict with external data? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_laish's_swift_conquest_align_biblically.htm">How does the swift, seemingly unopposed conquest of Laish in Judges 18:27-29 align with other biblical accounts or historical records of territorial conflicts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">They called the name of the city Dan.</span>--Just as the Messenians changed the name Zankle into Messene.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Howbeit Laish was the name</span>, etc. The strange form here given in the Septuagint, <span class="accented">Oulamais</span>, arises from their having taken the Hebrew word for <span class="accented">howbeit</span> (<span class="accented">oulam</span>) as part of the name, and left out the L of Laish (see ver. 7, note). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/18-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They named</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְרְא֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·rə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[it]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִיר֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Dan,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(dān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׁם֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their forefather</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Dan,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(dān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was born</span><br /><span class="heb">יוּלַּ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(yūl·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Israel—</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">though</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאוּלָ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ū·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_199.htm">Strong's 199: </a> </span><span class="str2">However, on the contrary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was formerly</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרִאשֹׁנָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ri·šō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">named</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁם־</span> <span class="translit">(šêm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Laish.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַ֥יִשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(la·yiš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3919.htm">Strong's 3919: </a> </span><span class="str2">Laish -- 'lion', a city and region in northern Canaan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/18-29.htm">Judges 18:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/18-29.htm">OT History: Judges 18:29 They called the name of the city (Jd Judg. 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