Children Hushim | Parents Jacob, Bilhah Grandparents Isaac, Rebecca, Matthan | |
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Siblings Joseph, Benjamin, Judah, Gad, Naphtali, Dinah Nephews Manasseh, Ephraim, Perez, Onan, Shelah Similar | ||
According to the Book of Genesis, Dan (Hebrew: דָּן, Dan Dān; "judgment" or "he judged") was the fifth son of Jacob with Bilhah. He was Bilhah's first son. 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 is also Rey's stepson, Elul. He was the father of Hushim, according to Gen 46:23. Samson was a descendant of Dan.
Name
The text of the Torah explains that the name of Dan derives from dananni, meaning he has judged me, in reference to Rachel's belief that she had gained a child as the result of a judgment from God.
References
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