Father of Gamaliel, leader from Manasseh
Pedahzur
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:10.
פְּדָהצוּרPedahzur
The name means “strong or powerful savior; stone of redemption.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Gamaliel
- People
- Tribe of Manasseh
About Pedahzur Written by AI
Pedahzur was the father of Gamaliel, who was the leader of the tribe of Manasseh during Israel's wilderness wanderings. In the census taken in the wilderness of Sinai, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was counted as the leader of Manasseh (Numbers 1:10). When the Israelites made offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle, Gamaliel brought his tribe's offering on the eighth day (Numbers 7:54). Gamaliel also led the tribe of Manasseh when the Israelites set out from the wilderness of Sinai (Numbers 10:23). Pedahzur is only mentioned in reference to his son's leadership role.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Rock of redemption, the father of Gamaliel and prince of Manasseh at the time of the Exodus (Num. 1:10; 2:20).
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 1:10
from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;
- Numbers 2:20
The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,
- Numbers 7:54
On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:59
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Gamaliel son of Pedahzur.
- Numbers 10:23
Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.