Genesis 46:23
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The son of Dan: Hushim.
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Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command.
The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali.
from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;
Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.”
The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.
From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.
Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan.
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.