Gideoni
גִּדְעֹנִי/gid-ee-OH-ny/
“A cutting down (similar to Gideon)”
Summary
A Benjamite whose son Abidan served as prince of his tribe during Israel's wilderness wanderings.
☩Father of Abidan
Gideoni is mentioned only in connection with his son Abidan, who served as prince (leader) of the tribe of Benjamin during the wilderness period. Abidan represented Benjamin in the census taken at Sinai, stood with the leaders who brought offerings for the dedication of the altar, and led his tribe when they broke camp to march.
Key verses:Numbers 1:11Numbers 2:22Numbers 7:60Numbers 7:65Numbers 10:24
References
- 1.James Orr (ed.), "Gideoni," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gideoni," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).