Judges 18:29

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
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Other Translations for Judges 18:29

BSB
They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel-though the city was formerly named Laish.
AKJV
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 was Laish at the first.
CPDV
calling the name of the city Dan, according to the name of their father, who had been born of Israel, though before it was called Laish.
ERV
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.
NHEB
They called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their ancestor, who was born to Israel. However the name of the city was originally Laish.
SMT
And they will call the name of the city, Dan, in the name of Dan their father, who will be born to Israel. And yet Laish the name of the city at first.

Commentary for Judges 18:29

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Overview of Judges 18:29
Summary
Tribe renames conquered city after ancestor
Place
Laish
Event
City renamed Dan by tribe
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Narrative