Medad
Medad, along with Eldad, prophesied in the Israelite camp, though they had not gone to the tent of meeting.
The name Medad means “he that measures; water of love”
MaleEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 11:26; only referred to as Medad (מֵידָד).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מֵידָדMedad
Mentions
- Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp.
- A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.”