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Abidan

The prince of the tribe of Benjamin in the wilderness, son of Gideoni. He is named among the leaders who assisted with the census, brought his tribe's offering on the ninth day of the dedication of the altar, and led Benjamin's division on the march.

Role: Prince of Benjamin
Lived: c. 13th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Benjamin
Tribe/lineage: Benjamin

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Gideoni.
Numbers 1:11
Gideoni
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Benjamin.
Numbers 1:11

Where in scripture

Numbers

Of Benjamin: Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Numbers 1:11 — Leader of Benjamin

“The tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Numbers 2:22

On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin

Numbers 7:60

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 7:65

Abidan the son of Gideoni was over the army of the tribe of the children of Benjamin.

Numbers 10:24

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Numbers 1:11Numbers 2:22Numbers 7:60Numbers 7:65Numbers 10:24

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