The tribe of Dan is notably absent from the genealogies in I Chronicles 1-9, though the original son of Jacob is mentioned in I Chronicles 2:2. This absence aligns with the omission of Dan from the list of the 144,000 servants of our God in Revelation 7:4-8. The tribe of Dan was guilty of gross idolatry, even stealing idols for their religious practices, as recorded in Judges 18:14-31. Their idolatry was the first organized in ancient Israel and persisted for nearly 500 years until the captivity of the land, as noted in Judges 18:30. Jewish tradition holds that Dan was the first tribe to follow Jeroboam into idolatry, often using the term Dan to represent idolatry itself. Due to this long history of rejecting God's true religion for a continuous tradition of idolatry, Dan is not included among the 144,000. The end-time descendants of Dan express a longing for salvation, as seen in Genesis 49:1, 18, yet the vast majority must wait for salvation until after the sealing of the 144,000. Despite this, Dan is mentioned first in the apportioning of land in the coming Millennium, as described in Ezekiel 48:1, affirming that Dan and all the tribes of ancient Israel will ultimately be saved.

The prophecies concerning Dan are intertwined with the broader narrative of judgment and destruction that befell Jerusalem, as depicted in the book of Lamentations. Just as Jerusalem faced devastation due to sin, with its walls broken down and its Temple destroyed, the prophetic warnings extend to the future tribulations of God's people, including the descendants of Dan. The poet in Lamentations recognizes that God purposed this destruction, strengthening the enemies of Jerusalem to overthrow it, a pattern that echoes in the prophecies of widespread warfare and suffering to come. These prophecies foretell a time of immense conflict, where vast armies from distant lands will form alliances, posing a challenge to a formidable adversary, much like the historical enemies who brought Jerusalem low. The suffering described in Lamentations, both personal and communal, mirrors the anticipated psychological and physical torment that will afflict the people, leaving them broken and in need of divine restoration. Yet, amidst this horror, there is hope, as God's faithfulness and love remain steadfast, promising recovery and renewal even after the severest of punishments, a promise that extends to all of His people, including those of Dan.

God has revealed specific and well-defined criteria concerning the modern-day house of Israel, pointing decisively to their identity. Among these criteria are the prophecies related to the tribe of Dan, which provide insight into their historical and geographical placement. Jacob's prophecies in Genesis 49 indicate that Dan would be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, suggesting a subtle and influential presence among other nations. This characteristic implies that the descendants of Dan would leave their mark through strategic and often unnoticed influence in various regions. Historical traces suggest that Dan's influence can be seen in the naming of certain rivers and places in Europe, such as the Danube, Dnieper, and Dniester, which may reflect their migratory paths. These names serve as markers of Dan's journey and settlement, aligning with the biblical indication of their tendency to leave a trail of their presence. As part of the broader narrative of Israel's dispersion, Dan's descendants are believed to have integrated into various European regions, contributing to the complex tapestry of Israelite identity across the continent.

In the prophecies concerning the tribes of Israel, Dan is given notable attention in Genesis 49 with a rather lengthy and complex prophecy from Jacob, while Moses offers a brief statement in Deuteronomy 33. Jacob's words about Dan, rooted in the meaning of his name which signifies "judge," suggest ambiguity; it could imply that Dan judges Israel or that the tribes of Israel judge Dan, potentially meaning that Dan's actions or victories will impact all of Israel, or that the tribes will affirm Dan's place among them. Jacob further describes Dan as a serpent by the way, which may indicate cunning tactics or guerrilla warfare to overcome stronger foes, or it might suggest that Dan leaves a trail behind, as seen in place names like Danube, Dnieper, Denmark, and Dunkirk, marking their migrations. Additionally, Jacob's statement, "I have waited for your salvation, O Lord," may hint that Dan could be among the last of the Israelite tribes to turn to God, as they are absent from the tribal listing in Revelation 7, possibly indicating a delay until a later time for their full inclusion. Moses, in Deuteronomy 33, portrays Dan as a lion's whelp leaping from Bashan, suggesting youthful timidity that transforms into great future strength. This imagery of leaping from Bashan also prophesies migration from their initial territory near Judah in southern Israel to Laish, renamed Dan, in the north, and perhaps beyond. Alternatively, this phrase could be translated as Dan shying away from the viper, connecting back to Jacob's serpent imagery, implying that as Dan grows in strength, they will become a wary and cautious people. These prophecies together paint Dan as a tribe with complex characteristics, marked by potential judgment, strategic cunning or notable migration, and a journey from timidity to strength, with hints of a prolonged path toward alignment with God's purpose.