Lexical Definition
פְּדַהְאֵל Pᵉdahʼêl (ped-ah-ale') Pedahel N:N-M-P
from פָּדָה and אֵל; God has ransomed
Pedahel.
- § Pedahel = "ransomed by God"
- Pedahel, an Israelite
1) son of Ammihud and prince of the tribe of Naphtali
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| פְּדַהְאֵ֖ל | Pedahel | Num.34.28 |
| Φαδαήλ | Pedahel | LXX.Num.34.28 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.28
- son of: Ammihud (עַמִּיהוּד)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
פְּדַהְאֵל proper name, masculine (El hath ransomed; compare Phoenician בעלפדה; Assyrian Pudu-ilu, Pudi-ilu COTGlossary); — prince of Naphtali Num 34:28 Φαδαηλ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 34:28 |
Profile
Male • Son of Ammihud • Leader from Naphtali appointed to divide Canaan
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Pedahel, son of Ammihud, the leader from Naphtali appointed to help divide Canaan.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.28;
- only referred to as Pedahel פְּדַהְאֵל;
- a son of Ammihud עַמִּיהוּד.
Pedahel son of Ammihud was the leader from the tribe of Naphtali appointed to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites, according to Numbers 34:28. He was one of the twelve leaders, one from each tribe, chosen to assist Eleazar the priest and Joshua in allocating the tribal territories after the conquest of Canaan. Pedahel's inclusion in this group suggests he was a respected leader within his tribe.
All entries for Pedahel: פְּדַהְאֵל
Related Profiles:
- Ammihud (father)