Reference: Laish
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See DAN.
Easton
a lion. (1.) A city of the Sidonians, in the extreme north of Palestine (Jg 18:7,14); called also Leshem (Jos 19:47) and Dan (Jg 18:7,29; Jer 8:16). It lay near the sources of the Jordan, about 4 miles from Paneas. The restless and warlike tribe of Dan (q.v.), looking out for larger possessions, invaded this country and took Laish with its territory. It is identified with the ruin Tell-el-Kady, "the mound of the judge," to the north of the Waters of Merom (Jos 11:5).
(2.) A place mentioned in Isa 10:30. It has been supposed to be the modern el-Isawiyeh, about a mile north-east of Jerusalem.
(3.) The father of Phalti (1Sa 25:44).
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All these kings joined forces; they came together and camped at the waters of Merom to attack Israel.
When the territory of the Danites slipped out of their control, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and struck it down with the sword. So they took possession of it, lived there, and renamed Leshem after their ancestor Dan.
The five men left and came to Laish. They saw that the people who were there were living securely, in the same way as the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. They were far from the Sidonians, having no alliance with anyone.
The five men left and came to Laish. They saw that the people who were there were living securely, in the same way as the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. They were far from the Sidonians, having no alliance with anyone.
The five men who had gone to spy out the land of Laish told their brothers, "Did you know that there are an ephod, household gods, and a carved image overlaid with silver in these houses? Now think about what you should do."
They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish.
But Saul gave his daughter Michal, David's wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.
From Dan is heard the snorting of horses. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all its residents.
Hastings
1. The original name of the town of Dan (Jg 18:7,14,27,29). The variation Leshem occurs in Jos 19:47 bis 2. The father of Palti or Paltiel, to whom Michael, David's wife, was given by Saul (1Sa 25:44; 2Sa 3:15).
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When the territory of the Danites slipped out of their control, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and struck it down with the sword. So they took possession of it, lived there, and renamed Leshem after their ancestor Dan.
The five men left and came to Laish. They saw that the people who were there were living securely, in the same way as the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. They were far from the Sidonians, having no alliance with anyone.
The five men who had gone to spy out the land of Laish told their brothers, "Did you know that there are an ephod, household gods, and a carved image overlaid with silver in these houses? Now think about what you should do."
After they had taken the gods Micah had made and the priest that belonged to him, they went to Laish, to a quiet and unsuspecting people. They killed them with their swords and burned down the city.
They named the city Dan, after the name of their ancestor Dan, who was born to Israel. The city was formerly named Laish.
But Saul gave his daughter Michal, David's wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.
Morish
La'ish
1. City in the far north of Palestine, conquered by the tribe of Dan. Jg 18:7,14,27; Isa 10:30. Called LESHEM in Jos 19:47. Its name was afterwards altered to DAN, q.v.
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When the territory of the Danites slipped out of their control, they went up and fought against Leshem, captured it, and struck it down with the sword. So they took possession of it, lived there, and renamed Leshem after their ancestor Dan.
The five men left and came to Laish. They saw that the people who were there were living securely, in the same way as the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. They were far from the Sidonians, having no alliance with anyone.
The five men who had gone to spy out the land of Laish told their brothers, "Did you know that there are an ephod, household gods, and a carved image overlaid with silver in these houses? Now think about what you should do."
After they had taken the gods Micah had made and the priest that belonged to him, they went to Laish, to a quiet and unsuspecting people. They killed them with their swords and burned down the city.
But Saul gave his daughter Michal, David's wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.
Smith
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But Saul gave his daughter Michal, David's wife, to Palti son of Laish, who was from Gallim.