Father of Elizur, a leader of Reuben
Shedeur
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:5.
שְׁדֵיאוּרShedeur
The name means “field of light; light of the Almighty.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Elizur
- People
- Tribe of Reuben
About Shedeur Written by AI
Shedeur was the father of Elizur, a prominent leader from the tribe of Reuben. Elizur was chosen as the leader of the Reubenites in the census and organization of Israel in the wilderness (Numbers 1:5). He was in charge of the camp of Reuben, which was located on the south side of the tabernacle (Numbers 2:10). Elizur represented Reuben when the leaders brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. He brought his offering on the fourth day (Numbers 7:30). When the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai, Elizur led the tribe of Reuben, along with the Simeonites and the Gadites, as the second group in the order of march (Numbers 10:18). Shedeur is mentioned only in reference to his son Elizur and is not recorded as having any other role or significance himself.
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 1:5
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;
- Numbers 2:10
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
- Numbers 7:30
On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:35
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.
- Numbers 10:18
Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.