And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim.
They traveled up and set up camp in Kirjath Jearim, in Judah. That's why they called that place Mahaneh Dan, which it's still called today. You can find it just west of Kirjath Jearim.
This verse explains how a place got its name - the Danites camped there and called it 'Dan's Camp,' a name that stuck permanently.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the period when the tribe of Dan was migrating north to find new territory because they couldn't fully conquer their original allotment in southern Canaan. The Danites were traveling as a group with their families and possessions, looking for a place to settle. Kirjath Jearim was a significant town in Judah, later famous as the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for many years.
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