Gideoni
Gideoni, the son of Abidan, was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
MaleTribe of BenjaminEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:11; only referred to as Gideoni (גִּדְעֹנִי); father of Abidan.
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Alternative names
- גִּדְעֹנִיGideoni
Mentions
- …from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni;
- Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,
- On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, 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 Abidan son of Gideoni.
- …and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin.