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Abidan, son of Gideoni, was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
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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.
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Father of judgment; judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin at the Exodus (Num. 1:11; 2:22).
(father of the judge), chief of the tribe of Benjamin at the time of the Exodus. (B.C. 1491.) (Numbers 1:11; 2:22; 7:60,65; 10:24)
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5 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0027
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.
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