Joshua 19:47
“And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Dan,.... Before described by its cities, which were in it. This…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The words “too little” are an insertion of the King James Version Render rather, “the border of the children of Dan was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Went out too little for them - This is certainly the meaning of the passage; but our translators have been obliged to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 19:40-48
Dan, though commander of one of the four squadrons of the camp of Israel, in the wilderness, that which brought up the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
went out too little for them The words "too little" are inserted in our Version. They are not found in the original…