Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(lion). (1) A northern Danite city (Judg. 18:7-29; Isa. 10:30). (2) Father of Phaltiel (1 Sam. 25:44; 2 Sam. 3:15). Leshem (Josh. 19:47).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. City in the far north of Palestine, conquered by the tribe of Dan (Judg. 18:7,14,27; Isa. 10:30). Called LESHEM in Joshua 19:47. Its name was afterward altered to DAN.
2. Father of Phalti or Phaltiel (1 Sam. 25:44; 2 Sam. 3:15).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
the same as 3918; Laish, the name of two places in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
to knead (reading of some copies in 2 Sam. 3:15) : a lion
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
A lion; crushing; destructive blows:― name of two places in Palestine, 1 Sam. 25:44. {Leo}