Who was Shedeur in the Bible?
Lived during the years in Egypt and the wilderness
Shedeur was the father of Elizur, a prominent leader from the tribe of Reuben. Shedeur appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Shedeur?
Shedeur was the father of Elizur, a prominent leader from the tribe of Reuben. Elizur was chosen as the leader of the Reubenites in the census and organization of Israel in the wilderness (Num.1.5). He was in charge of the camp of Reuben, which was located on the south side of the tabernacle (Num.2.10). Elizur represented Reuben when the leaders brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. He brought his offering on the fourth day (Num.7.30,35). When the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai, Elizur led the tribe of Reuben, along with the Simeonites and the Gadites, as the second group in the order of march (Num.10.18). Shedeur is mentioned only in reference to his son Elizur and is not recorded as having any other role or significance himself.
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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 Shedeur appear in the Bible?
Shedeur is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Numbers 1:5
- Numbers 2:10
- Numbers 7:30
- Numbers 7:35
- Numbers 10:18
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Shedeur.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Shedeur?
Shedeur appears in 5 verses, all of them in Numbers.
Which books of the Bible mention Shedeur?
Just one: Numbers.
Where can I read every verse about Shedeur?
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.
