Dan
Dan in the Bible — fifth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:5), son of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid. Dan belonged to the tribe of Dan. Referenced in 22 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “judgment; he that judges”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Dan
- Scripture References
- 22 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 21 connections
Biography
The first son born to Jacob through Rachel's handmaid Bilhah, Dan's name means 'judge' or 'he has vindicated.' Rachel considered his birth a vindication from God. Dan became the father of the tribe that would later be associated with idolatry but also produced the judge Samson.
Significance
The tribe of Dan later struggled with idolatry and is notably absent from the 144,000 in Revelation, yet produced mighty deliverers like Samson.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- דָּֽן
- Transliteration
- dan
- Meaning
- judge
- Greek
- Δαν
- Reference
- GEN 30:6
- Strong's
- H1835
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dan in the Bible?
Dan is described in the Bible as fifth-born son of Jacob (GEN 30:5), son of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid. Dan belonged to the tribe of Dan.
What does the name Dan mean?
The name Dan means “judgment; he that judges” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.