Dens
/denz/
Summary
Caves or hidden places used for refuge, both by animals and by people fleeing from enemies or divine judgment.
☩Places of Refuge
Israel hid in dens and caves from the Midianites. Elijah fled to a cave on Horeb. The heroes of faith 'wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.' In the last days, people will hide in dens and rocks, calling for mountains to fall on them.
Key verses:Judges 6:21 Kings 19:9Hebrews 11:38Revelation 6:15
Related Verses9 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Den," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Den," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).