Also known as: Laish, Leshem
Modern name: Tel Dan Nature Reserve, Israel
Dan represents the danger of idolatry and unauthorized worship. Jeroboam's golden calves at Dan and Bethel became a lasting source of sin that ultimately contributed to Israel's exile.
The northernmost city of ancient Israel, marking the upper boundary in the phrase "from Dan to Beersheba." After the kingdom divided, Jeroboam set up a golden calf here as an alternate worship center to Jerusalem.
Dan represents the danger of idolatry and unauthorized worship. Jeroboam's golden calves at Dan and Bethel became a lasting source of sin that ultimately contributed to Israel's exile.
Latitude
33.2489°
Longitude
35.6525°
Known today as: Tel Dan Nature Reserve, Israel
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