Ammishaddai עַמִּישַׁדָּ֑י
Father of Ahiezer, leader of Dan
Biography
Ammishaddai was the father of Ahiezer, a prominent leader from the tribe of Dan during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Ahiezer, the son of Ammishaddai, was appointed as the leader of the Danites and was responsible for overseeing the census of his tribe. He also led the tribe of Dan when the Israelites were encamped and during their journey. Additionally, Ahiezer presented the offering of the tribe of Dan at the dedication of the tabernacle.
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In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 5 verses
- Numbers 1:12
"Of Dan: Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai."
- Numbers 2:25
"“On the north side shall be the standard of the camp of Dan according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai."
- Numbers 7:66
"On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan,"
- Numbers 7:71
"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 Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai."
- Numbers 10:25
"The standard of the camp of the children of Dan, which was the rear guard of all the camps, set forward according to their armies. Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai was over his army."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַמִּישַׁדָּ֑י | H5996 |