Dan

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Who is Dan?

According to the Book of Genesis, Dan was the fifth son of Jacob with Bilhah. He was Bilhah's first son. He was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Dan. In the biblical account, Dan's mother is described as Rachel's handmaid, who becomes one of Jacob's wives.

According to the Book of Jubilees, Dan was born on the 9th of Ellul.

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on July 23, 2013

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