Mahaneh-Dan
LocationsGeographical Setting
A temporary encampment site associated with the tribe of Dan during the period of the Judges.
What is the meaning of Mahaneh-Dan in the Bible?
Mahaneh-dan refers to a temporary encampment of 600 men from the tribe of Dan, mentioned in Judges 13:25 and 18:12, situated between Zorah and Eshtaol. The name translates to 'Camp of Dan' and denotes a military staging area rather than a permanent settlement.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Mahaneh-dan clarifies the geographical context of the tribe of Dan's early movements and their eventual migration northward, providing historical grounding for the narrative in the Book of Judges.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.