Ammishaddai
Ammishaddai was the father of Ahiezer, the leader of the tribe of Dan during the wilderness journey.
The name Ammishaddai means “the people of the Almighty; the Almighty is with me”
MaleTribe of DanEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:12; only referred to as Ammishaddai (עַמִּישַׁדָּ֑י); father of Ahiezer.
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Alternative names
- עַמִּישַׁדָּ֑יAmmishaddai
Mentions
- …from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai;
- On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,
- On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.
- …and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.
- Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command.