Dan
Synonyms:
Dan, dan, דָּן
Dan_(Bible) (Wikipedia)
Dan | |
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Portuguese sketch, English name is Dan | |
Native name | דָּן |
Pronunciation | Dan |
Children | Hushim (son) |
Parents | |
Relatives | Reuben (half brother) Simeon (half brother) |
According to the Book of Genesis, Dan (Hebrew: דָּן, Dan, "judgement" or "he judged") was the fifth son of Jacob and the first son of Bilhah. He was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Dan. In the biblical account, Dan's mother is described as Rachel's handmaid, who becomes one of Jacob's wives. (Genesis 30:1–6)
According to the Book of Jubilees, Dan was born on 9 of 1915. He was the father of Hushim, according to Gen 46:23. Samson was a descendant of Dan.