Bible Strands
Numbers 1:11
from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text records the sequential naming of tribal representatives during a wilderness census of the Israelites. Each tribe's appointed head is listed to organize the community for military and administrative purposes.
The words — The Hebrew לְבִנְיָמִן (le-Vin.ya.Min) literally means "for Benjamin," marking the tribal heading. The name אֲבִידָן (a.vi.Dan) followed by בֶּן־גִּדְעֹנִי (ben-gid.'o.Ni) identifies the specific leader as "Abidan, son of Gideoni."
The thread — Abidan appears again in Numbers 2:22 as the confirmed head of Benjamin's division. He delivers offerings on the ninth day in Numbers 7:60 and commands his tribe's camp in Numbers 10:24.
Why it lands — The verse records a structured lineage and tribal accountability within the community. It requires the reader to accept that individual identity is formally documented to sustain a collective divine order.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.
Cross-references
- Numbers 7:60 On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, drew near.
- Numbers 2:22 Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,
- Numbers 10:24 and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin.