Lexical Definition
אֲבִידָן ʼĂbîydân (ab-ee-dawn') Abidan N:N-M-P
from אָב and דִּין; father of judgment (i.e. judge)
Abidan.
- § Abidan = "my father is judge"
- Abidan, an Israelite
1) a prince (ruler) of Benjamin
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲבִידָ֖ן | Abidan | Num.1.11 • Num.2.22 • Num.7.60 • Num.7.65 • Num.10.24 |
| Αβιδάν | Abidan | LXX.Num.1.11 • LXX.Num.2.22 • LXX.Num.7.60 • LXX.Num.10.24 |
| of Abidan | LXX.Num.7.65 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.11
- son of: Gideoni (גִּדְעֹנִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲבִידָן proper name, masculine (my father is judge) a prince of Benjamin Num 1:11; Num 2:22; Num 7:60; Num 7:65; Num 10:24.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 1:11 · 2:22 · 7:60 · 7:65 · 10:24 |
Profile
Male • Son of Gideoni • Leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Abidan, son of Gideoni, was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.11;
- only referred to as Abidan אֲבִידָן;
- a son of Gideoni גִּדְעֹנִי.
Abidan, the son of Gideoni, was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. He is mentioned several times in the book of Numbers. Abidan was one of the leaders who assisted Moses in taking a census of the Israelite population (Numbers 1:11). He also led the Benjamite tribe when the Israelites camped and marched in the wilderness (Numbers 2:22; 10:24). Additionally, Abidan presented the offering of the tribe of Benjamin during the dedication of the altar in the tabernacle (Numbers 7:60,65). Beyond these specific roles, no other details about Abidan's life or leadership are provided in the Bible.
All entries for Abidan: אֲבִידָן
Related Profiles:
- Gideoni (father)