Judges 18:12

Verse

They went up and camped at Kiriath-jearim in Judah. That is why the place west of Kiriath-jearim is called Mahaneh-dan to this day.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they went up, and encamped in Kiriath-jearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahaneh-dan, unto this day; behold, it is behind Kiriath-jearim.

Bible in Basic English

And they went up and put up their tents in Kiriath-jearim in Judah: so that place is named Mahaneh-dan to this day. It is to the west of Kiriath-jearim.

Free Bible Version

En route they camped at Kiriath-jearim in Judah. That's why the place west of Kiriath-jearim is called the Camp of Dan to this very day.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they went vp, and pitched in Kiriath-iearim in Iudah: wherefore they called that place, Mahaneh-Dan vnto this day: and it is behinde Kiriath-iearim.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they went up, and pitched in Kirjath-jearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahaneh-dan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjath-jearim.

Translation for Translators

On their way they set up their tents near Kiriath-Jearim city in the area where the tribe of Judah lives. That is why the area west of Kiriath-Jearim was named ‘Camp of Dan’, and that is still its name.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They went up and camped at Kiriath Jearim, in Judah. This is why people called that place Mahaneh Dan to this day; it is west of Kiriath Jearim.

Noah Webster Bible

And they went up, and encamped in Kirjath-jearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahaneh-dan to this day: behold, it is behind Kirjath-jearim.

World English Bible

They went up and encamped in Kiriath Jearim in Judah. Therefore they call that place Mahaneh Dan to this day. Behold, it is behind Kiriath Jearim.

Young's Literal Translation

And they go up and encamp in Kirjath-Jearim, in Judah, therefore they have called that place, 'Camp of Dan,' till this day; lo, behind Kirjath-Jearim.

Context

The Danites Settle in Laish

¹¹So six hundred Danites departed from Zorah and Eshtaol, armed with weapons of war. ¹²They went up and camped at Kiriath-jearim in Judah. That is why the place west of Kiriath-jearim is called Mahaneh-dan to this day.¹³And from there they traveled to the hill country of Ephraim and came to Micah’s house.

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

In this verse, the Danites from the tribe of Dan were on a mission to find a new territory to settle in, as they sought to expand their inheritance. As they journeyed, they camped at a place called Mahaneh Dan, which means 'Camp of Dan.' This location became a significant point of reference for the tribe of Dan, marking their presence and identity as a distinct group among the Israelites. The verse reflects the historical account of the Israelites' conquest and settlement in the Promised Land, illustrating the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they went up and pitched in Kirjathjearim in Judah,.... Of which place see Jos 15:9. According to Bunting (a) it was sixteen miles from Zorah and Eshtaol, and this was their first day's march: wherefore they called the name of that place Mahanehdan unto this day; which signifies the camp of Dan, or of the Danites; so it was called in the times of Samson, Jdg 13:25 and is a proof that this expedition was before his time; and it was so called, it seems, in the time of Samuel, the writer of this book: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim; to the west of it; for though they are said to pitch in that place, the meaning is, that they pitched near it, in the fields adjacent to it, which were the most proper and convenient for a camp. (a) Ut supra. (Travels of the Patriarchs, &c. p. 112.)