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    Dathan

    Pronounced DAY-thun

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Dathan appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    Meaning
    "Belonging to a fountain"
    Origin
    Hebrew

    Dathan was a Reubenite who, with Korah and Abiram, led a rebellion against Moses' leadership. The earth opened and swallowed them — a dramatic warning against challenging God-appointed authority. Despite the cautionary tale, the name's meaning points to the refreshing springs of obedience.

    Spiritual meaning

    Dathan warns that rebellion against God's appointed order leads to destruction — humility before God is the fountain of life.

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