Leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus
Abidan
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:11.
אֲבִידָןAbidan
The name means “father of judgment.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Gideoni
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Abidan Written by AI
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). Additionally, Abidan presented the offering of the tribe of Benjamin during the dedication of the altar in the tabernacle (Numbers 7:60). Beyond these specific roles, no other details about Abidan's life or leadership are provided in the Bible.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Father of judgment; judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin at the Exodus (Num. 1:11; 2:22).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Numbers 1:11
from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni;
- Numbers 2:22
Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,
- Numbers 7:60
On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:65
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni.
- Numbers 10:24
and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.