The meaning of “בְּדָן”

Understanding Bᵉdân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H917

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

בְּדָן

Phoneticbed-awn'

TransliterationBᵉdân

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably shortened for עַבְדוֹן; servile Bedan. - § Bedan = "in judging" - Bedan, the name of two Israelites 1) a judge who followed Gideon 2) a Manassite

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

Reference	Text
1 Samuel 12:11	“And the Lord sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.”
1 Chronicles 7:17	“And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.”

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1 Samuel

Book Distribution

1 Samuel1

1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בְּדָן' deepen your understanding of 1 Samuel 12:11?

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