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Young's Literal Translation
Judges 18:29
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.
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Christian Standard Bible®
They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish.
They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish.
Hebrew Names Version
They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Yisra'el: however the name of the city was Layish at the first.
They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Yisra'el: however the name of the city was Layish at the first.
King James Version
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.
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.
Lexham English Bible
And they called the name of the city Dan, after Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel; but the former name of the city was Laish.
And they called the name of the city Dan, after Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel; but the former name of the city was Laish.
English Standard Version
And they named the city Dan, after the name of Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was Laish at the first.
And they named the city Dan, after the name of Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was Laish at the first.
New Century Version
They changed the name of Laish to Dan, naming it for their ancestor Dan, one of the sons of Israel.
They changed the name of Laish to Dan, naming it for their ancestor Dan, one of the sons of Israel.
New English Translation
They named it Dan after their ancestor, who was one of Israel's sons. But the city's name used to be Laish.
They named it Dan after their ancestor, who was one of Israel's sons. But the city's name used to be Laish.
Amplified Bible
They named the city Dan, after Dan their forefather who was born to Israel (Jacob); however, the original name of the city was Laish.
They named the city Dan, after Dan their forefather who was born to Israel (Jacob); however, the original name of the city was Laish.
New American Standard Bible
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.
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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And called the name of the citie Dan, after the name of Dan their father which was borne vnto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the beginning.
And called the name of the citie Dan, after the name of Dan their father which was borne vnto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the beginning.
Legacy Standard Bible
en noem die stad Dan, na die naam van hulle vader Dan wat vir Israel gebore is; maar tevore was die naam van die stad Lais.
en noem die stad Dan, na die naam van hulle vader Dan wat vir Israel gebore is; maar tevore was die naam van die stad Lais.
Contemporary English Version
But they named it Dan, after one of Israel's sons, who was the ancestor of their tribe.
But they named it Dan, after one of Israel's sons, who was the ancestor of their tribe.
Complete Jewish Bible
They named the city Dan, after Dan their ancestor, who was born to Isra'el; although the city had previously been called Layish.
They named the city Dan, after Dan their ancestor, who was born to Isra'el; although the city had previously been called Layish.
Darby Translation
And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel; howbeit Laish was the name of the city at the first.
And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel; howbeit Laish was the name of the city at the first.
Easy-to-Read Version
The people of Dan gave the city a new name. That city had been called Laish, but they changed the name to Dan. They named the city after their ancestor Dan, one of the sons of Israel.
The people of Dan gave the city a new name. That city had been called Laish, but they changed the name to Dan. They named the city after their ancestor Dan, one of the sons of Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
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.
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.
Good News Translation
They changed its name from Laish to Dan, after their ancestor Dan, the son of Jacob.
They changed its name from Laish to Dan, after their ancestor Dan, the son of Jacob.
Literal Translation
And they called the name of the city, Dan, by the name of their father Dan, who was born to Israel. And yet Laish was the name of the city at first.
And they called the name of the city, Dan, by the name of their father Dan, who was born to Israel. And yet Laish was the name of the city at first.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
& called it Dan, after name of their father Dan, whom Israel begat. And ye cite was called Lais afore tyme.
& called it Dan, after name of their father Dan, whom Israel begat. And ye cite was called Lais afore tyme.
American Standard Version
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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
And they gave the town the name of Dan, after Dan their father, who was the son of Israel: though the town had been named Laish at first.
And they gave the town the name of Dan, after Dan their father, who was the son of Israel: though the town had been named Laish at first.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they buylt them there a citie, and dwelt therin, & called it Dan after the name of Dan their father, which was borne vnto Israel: Howbeit, the name of the citie was Lais at ye begynnyng.
And they buylt them there a citie, and dwelt therin, & called it Dan after the name of Dan their father, which was borne vnto Israel: Howbeit, the name of the citie was Lais at ye begynnyng.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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.
King James Version (1611)
And they called the name of the city, Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was borne vnto Israel: howbeit the name of the citie was Laish at the first.
And they called the name of the city, Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was borne vnto Israel: howbeit the name of the citie was Laish at the first.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
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.
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.
English Revised Version
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.
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.
Berean Standard Bible
They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel-though the city was formerly named Laish.
They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel-though the city was formerly named Laish.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
while the name of the citee was clepid Dan, bi the name of her fadir, whom Israel hadde gendrid, which citee was seid Lachis bifore.
while the name of the citee was clepid Dan, bi the name of her fadir, whom Israel hadde gendrid, which citee was seid Lachis bifore.
Update Bible Version
And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel: nevertheless the name of the city was Laish at the first.
And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel: nevertheless the name of the city was Laish at the first.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
World English Bible
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.
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.
New King James Version
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 was Laish.
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 was Laish.
New Living Translation
They renamed the town Dan after their ancestor, Israel's son, but it had originally been called Laish.
They renamed the town Dan after their ancestor, Israel's son, but it had originally been called Laish.
New Life Bible
They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father who was born in Israel. The name of the city had been Laish before.
They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father who was born in Israel. The name of the city had been Laish before.
New Revised Standard
They named the city Dan, after their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was formerly Laish.
They named the city Dan, after their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was formerly Laish.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
and called the name of the city, Dan, by the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel, - howbeit, Laish, was the name of the city, at the first.
and called the name of the city, Dan, by the name of Dan their father, who was born to Israel, - howbeit, Laish, was the name of the city, at the first.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Calling the name of the city Dan, after the name of their father, who was the son of Israel, which before was called Lais.
Calling the name of the city Dan, after the name of their father, who was the son of Israel, which before was called Lais.
Revised Standard Version
And they named the city Dan, after the name of Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was La'ish at the first.
And they named the city Dan, after the name of Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel; but the name of the city was La'ish at the first.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
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.
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.
Contextual Overview
27 And they have taken that which Micah had made, and the priest whom he had, and come in against Laish, against a people quiet and confident, and smite them by the mouth of the sword, and the city have burnt with fire, 28 and there is no deliverer, for it [is] far off from Zidon, and they have no word with [any] man, and it [is] in the valley which [is] by Beth-Rehob; and they build the city, and dwell in it, 29 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. 30 And the sons of Dan raise up for themselves the graven image, and Jonathan son of Gershom, son of Manasseh, he and his sons have been priests to the tribe of the Danite, till the day of the removal of [the people] of the land. 31 And they appoint for them the graven image of Micah, which he had made, all the days of the house of God being in Shiloh.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Dan: Judges 20:1, Genesis 14:14, Joshua 19:47, 2 Samuel 17:11, 1 Kings 12:29, 1 Kings 12:30, 1 Kings 15:20
who was: Genesis 30:6, Genesis 32:28, Laish, or Dan, was situated at the northern extremity of the land of Canaan, in a beautiful and fertile plain, at the foot of mount Lebanon, on the springs of Jordan, and, according to Eusebius, four miles from Cesarea Philippi, or Paneas, now Banias - with which some have confounded it towards Tyre. Burckhardt says, that the source of the river El Dhan, or Jordan, is at an hour's distance from Banias, which agrees with Eusebius.
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 34:1 - Dan 2 Samuel 24:6 - land of Tahtimhodshi 2 Chronicles 16:4 - Dan Isaiah 10:30 - Laish Jeremiah 4:15 - a voice Jeremiah 8:16 - was heard Ezekiel 27:19 - Dan 1 Timothy 6:10 - the love
Cross-References
Ephesians 6:18
through all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the Spirit, and in regard to this same, watching in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints --
through all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the Spirit, and in regard to this same, watching in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints --
Hebrews 4:16
we may come near, then, with freedom, to the throne of the grace, that we may receive kindness, and find grace -- for seasonable help.
we may come near, then, with freedom, to the throne of the grace, that we may receive kindness, and find grace -- for seasonable help.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they called the name of the city Dan,.... The name of their tribe, and to show that though they were at the furthest part of the land northward, and at such a distance from their tribe, which lay to the southwest, yet they belonged to it:
after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel; one of the twelve sons of Jacob or Israel:
however, the name of the city was Laish at first; which signifies a "lion", and might be so called from its being infested with lions, which might come from the mountain of Lebanon, near to which it was, and whither Dan, as a lion's whelp, leaped, Deuteronomy 33:22 and now the prophecy had its accomplishment. This place was also called Leshem,
Joshua 19:47 and it is remarkable that Leshem is the name of the precious stone in the high priest's breastplate, on which the name of Dan was engraved, which was done many years before this city fell into the hands of the Danites, though that might portend it.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Judges 18:29. Called the name of the city Dan — This city was afterwards very remarkable as one of the extremities of the promised land. The extent of the Jewish territories was generally expressed by the phrase, From DAN to BEER-SHEBA; that is, From the most northern to the southern extremity.
