The meaning of “אֲבִידָן”
Understanding ʼĂbîydân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Abidan. - § Abidan = "my father is judge" - Abidan, an Israelite 1) a prince (ruler) of Benjamin
אֲבִידָן
Abidan. - § Abidan = "my father is judge" - Abidan, an Israelite 1) a prince (ruler) of Benjamin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 1:11 | “Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.” Word: אֲבִידָן (ʼĂbîydân) | |
| Numbers 2:22 | “Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.” Word: אֲבִידָן (ʼĂbîydân) | |
| Numbers 7:60 | “On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, offered:” Word: אֲבִידָן (ʼĂbîydân) | |
| Numbers 7:65 | “And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Abidan the son of Gideoni.” Word: אֲבִידָן (ʼĂbîydân) | |
| Numbers 10:24 | “And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.” Word: אֲבִידָן (ʼĂbîydân) |