Bible Dictionary
Danites, The
The Danites were the descendants and tribal members of Dan. Their territory was first allotted in the west, but part of the tribe later migrated north and captured the city of Laish, renaming it Dan.
Definition
The Danites were the descendants and members of the tribe of Dan.
Biblical Usage
They are named in accounts of Samson, the tribal migration, and the warriors who belonged to Dan.
Historical Background
The tribe first received a territory in the west but later sent men northward, captured Laish, and established the city called Dan.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
The descendants of Dan and the members of his tribe. (Judges 13:2; 18:1,11; 1 Chronicles 12:35)