Leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus.
Gideoni
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:11.
גִּדְעֹנִיGideoni
The name means “same as Gideon.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Abidan
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Gideoni Written by AI
Gideoni, the son of Abidan, is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. He is first introduced in Numbers 1:11 during the census of the Israelite men of military age, where he is listed as the representative of Benjamin. In Numbers 2:22, Gideoni is described as the leader of the Benjamite camp, which was positioned on the west side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. During the offering of the dedicatory gifts for the altar, Gideoni presented the offering for the tribe of Benjamin on the ninth day (Numbers 7:60). In Numbers 10:24, Gideoni is mentioned again as the leader of the Benjamite division during the Israelites' march through the wilderness. His presence as a tribal leader throughout the book of Numbers highlights the importance of organization and leadership during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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.