Shedeur
Shedeur, the father of Elizur, who was a leader of the tribe of Reuben.
The name Shedeur means “field of light; light of the Almighty”
MaleTribe of ReubenEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:5; only referred to as Shedeur (שְׁדֵיאוּר); father of Elizur.
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Alternative names
- שְׁדֵיאוּרShedeur
Mentions
- These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;
- On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
- On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, 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 Elizur son of Shedeur.
- Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.