במדבר, פרק א׳, פסוק י״ב

The leadership roster of the Israelite tribes transitions to focus on the descendants of the handmaids. The tribe of Dan is placed at the very beginning of this group, honoring Dan's status as the firstborn among these specific sons [חזקוני, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The appointed leader of this tribe carries a name that embodies brotherhood and assistance, pointing directly to the construction of the Tabernacle. During that sacred project, Oholiab, a craftsman from the tribe of Dan, worked closely alongside Bezalel from the tribe of Judah, acting as a devoted brother and assistant in the holy work [פענח רזא].

The name of the leader's father is equally significant. It contains a conceptual reference to his nation, serving as a subtle reminder of the tribe's destiny. This recalls the historical role of Dan as a leader who would judge and govern his people [פענח רזא].