Abidan אֲבִידָן
Leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Exodus
Biography
Abidan, the son of Gideoni, was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. He is mentioned several times in the book of Numbers. Abidan was one of the leaders who assisted Moses in taking a census of the Israelite population (Num.1.11). He also led the Benjamite tribe when the Israelites camped and marched in the wilderness (Num.2.22; 10.24). Additionally, Abidan presented the offering of the tribe of Benjamin during the dedication of the altar in the tabernacle (Num.7.60,65). Beyond these specific roles, no other details about Abidan's life or leadership are provided in the Bible.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 5 verses
- Numbers 1:11
"Of Benjamin: Abidan the son of Gideoni."
- Numbers 2:22
"“The tribe of Benjamin: the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni."
- Numbers 7:60
"On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin,"
- Numbers 7:65
"and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni."
- Numbers 10:24
"Abidan the son of Gideoni was over the army of the tribe of the children of Benjamin."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִידָן | H0027 |
Abidan
epresent his tribe at the census in the wilderness of Sinai (Nu 1:11). When, on the erection, anointing and sanctification of the Tabernacle, the heads of Israel offered, Abidan offered on the ninth day (Nu 7:60,65).
a-bid': Old English word signifying progressively to "await," "remain," "lodge," "sojourn," "dwell," "continue," "endure"; represented richly in Old Testament (King James Version) by 12 Hebrew and in New Testament by as