Laish

Also known as: Dan
Description: Ancient Canaanite city later renamed Dan; Lapide notes that at Genesis 14:15, the city of Laish is called Dan
Coordinates: 33.2491, 35.6519

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Ancient Canaanite city later renamed Dan. Lapide notes that at Genesis 14:15, the city of Laish is called Dan, though it was named Dan long after Moses' time.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

Moses as the Most Ancient Theologian, Philosopher, Poet, and Historian — At Genesis 14:15, the city of Laish is called Dan, although it was named Dan long after Moses' time
"at Genesis 14:15, the city of Laish is called Dan, although it was called Dan long after the times of Moses"

Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses

Argumentum — The city Laish is called Dan, though the name came long after Moses' time
"the city Laish is called Dan, although it was called Dan long after Moses' time"
Canons Bearing a Torch Before the Pentateuch — Moses calls Dan what was then called Laish (prolepsis)
"he calls Dan what was then called Laish"