Who was Gideoni in the Bible?
Lived during the years in Egypt and the wilderness
Gideoni, the son of Abidan, is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Gideoni appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Gideoni?
Gideoni, the son of Abidan, is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. He is first introduced in Num.1.11 during the census of the Israelite men of military age, where he is listed as the representative of Benjamin. In Num.2.22, Gideoni is described as the leader of the Benjamite camp, which was positioned on the west side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh. During the offering of the dedicatory gifts for the altar, Gideoni presented the offering for the tribe of Benjamin on the ninth day (Num.7.60, 65). In Num.10.24, Gideoni is mentioned again as the leader of the Benjamite division during the Israelites' march through the wilderness. His presence as a tribal leader throughout the book of Numbers highlights the importance of organization and leadership during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Gideoni appear in the Bible?
Gideoni is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Numbers 1:11
- Numbers 2:22
- Numbers 7:60
- Numbers 7:65
- Numbers 10:24
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Gideoni.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Gideoni?
Gideoni appears in 5 verses, all of them in Numbers.
Which books of the Bible mention Gideoni?
Just one: Numbers.
Where can I read every verse about Gideoni?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
