Bible Dictionary
DANITES
Danites were members of the tribe of Dan. The term identifies Samson’s family and other people belonging to Dan in the period of the judges and the early monarchy.
Definition
Danites were people belonging to the tribe of Dan.
Biblical Usage
The term identifies members of Dan in the period of the judges and early monarchy, including Samson’s family and others associated with the tribe.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dan'-its (ha-dani): Occurs as describing those belonging to Da in Jud 13:2; 18:1,11; 1Ch 12:35.</p>