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Gamaliel

Gamaliel, the son of Pedahzur, was the leader of the tribe of Manasseh during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

The name Gamaliel means “recompense of God; camel of God”

MaleTribe of ManassehEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book6 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:10; only referred to as Gamaliel (גַּמְלִיאֵל); a son of Pedahzur.

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Gamaliel

Family members

Father

Pedahzur

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Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Gamaliel without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Numbers 1:10
    …from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;
  2. Numbers 2:20
    The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,
  3. Numbers 2:21Referred to, not named
    …and his division numbers 32,200.
  4. Numbers 7:54
    On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.
  5. 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.
  6. Numbers 10:23
    Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh,