Lexical Definition
עַמִּישַׁדַּי ʻAmmîyshadday (am-mee-shad-dah'ee) Ammishaddai N:N-M-P
from עַם and שַׁדַּי; people of (the) Almighty
Ammishaddai.
- § Ammishaddai = "my kinsman is Almighty"
- Ammishaddai, an Israelite
1) father of Ahiezer, prince of the tribe of Dan at the time of the exodus
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי | Ammishaddai | Num.7.66 • Num.7.71 • Num.10.25 |
| עַמִּֽישַׁדָּֽי | Ammishaddai | Num.1.12 • Num.2.25 |
| Αμισαδαϊ | Ammishaddai | LXX.Num.10.25 |
| of Ammishaddai | LXX.Num.2.25 • LXX.Num.7.66 • LXX.Num.7.71 | |
| Αμισαδάϊ | of Ammishaddai | LXX.Num.1.12 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.12
- father of: Ahiezer (אֲחִיעֶזֶר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַמִּישַׁדָּ֑י proper name, masculine (my kinsman is Shadai): — a Danite Num 1:12; Num 2:25; Num 7:66; Num 7:71; Num 10:25, ᵐ5 Αμος(ε)ισαδαι, ᵐ5L Αμισαδε.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 1:12 · 2:25 · 7:66 · 7:71 · 10:25 |
Profile
Male • Father of Ahiezer • Father of Ahiezer, leader of Dan
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ammishaddai was the father of Ahiezer, the leader of the tribe of Dan during the wilderness journey.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.12;
- only referred to as Ammishaddai עַמִּישַׁדַּי;
- father of Ahiezer אֲחִיעֶזֶר.
Ammishaddai was the father of Ahiezer, a prominent leader from the tribe of Dan during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai, was appointed as the leader of the Danites and was responsible for overseeing the census of his tribe. He also led the tribe of Dan when the Israelites were encamped and during their journey. Additionally, Ahiezer presented the offering of the tribe of Dan at the dedication of the tabernacle.
All entries for Ammishaddai: עַמִּישַׁדַּי
Related Profiles:
- Ahiezer (child)