Pedahzur
פְּדָהצוּר/pih-DAH-zur/
“The Rock has ransomed (or preserved)”
Summary
Pedahzur was the father of Gamaliel, who was appointed prince of the tribe of Manasseh during the wilderness wandering.
☩Father of a Tribal Prince
Pedahzur was a family head in the tribe of Manasseh. His son Gamaliel was appointed to assist Moses in taking the census of Israel at Mount Sinai. Gamaliel also brought the tribal offering at the dedication of the altar and led Manasseh's forces when they marched.
Key verses:Numbers 1:10Numbers 2:20Numbers 7:54Numbers 10:23
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pedahzur," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Pedahzur," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).