Lexical Summary Gidoni: Gidoni Original Word: גִּדְעֹני Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gideoni From gada'; warlike (compare Gid'own); Gidoni, an Israelite -- Gideoni. see HEBREW gada' see HEBREW Gid'own NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gada Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Gideoni (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּדְעֹנִי proper name, masculine a Benjamite Numbers 1:11; Numbers 2:22; Numbers 7:60,65; גִּדְעוֺנִי Numbers 10:24 (always ׳אֲבִידָן בֶּןגּֿ). Topical Lexicon Biblical References Gideoni is mentioned five times in the Torah, always in connection with his son Abidan, a chief of the tribe of Benjamin: Numbers 1:11; 2:22; 7:60; 7:65; 10:24. Each occurrence affirms Gideoni’s place in the Benjamite genealogical line and highlights the leadership role vested in his household. Historical Setting The references occur during Israel’s first year after the exodus, when the nation was organized for covenant life and military readiness at Sinai. Moses, under divine command, numbered the tribes (Numbers 1) and arranged their camp (Numbers 2), dedicatory offerings (Numbers 7), and marching order (Numbers 10). In every list, the Benjamite delegation is represented by “Abidan son of Gideoni,” underscoring Gideoni’s standing as the immediate progenitor of a tribal prince at a pivotal moment in Israel’s formative history. Family and Tribal Role Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, often appears in Scripture as a small yet strategically significant tribe. Having a recognized “father” behind its prince reinforced the tribe’s legitimacy and stability. Gideoni’s inclusion in the formal rolls signals that: 1. His lineage was uncontested. No alternative paternal line is suggested, implying integrity in the genealogical records preserved from Egypt to Sinai. Covenantal and Theological Themes 1. Divine Order and Authority. Gideoni’s repeated linkage with Abidan demonstrates that God works through orderly structures—tribe, clan, household—to accomplish national purposes. Ministry Significance for Contemporary Believers • Spiritual legacy matters. Gideoni’s quiet yet enduring footprint teaches that investing in one’s children has far-reaching impact for the people of God. Representative Texts Numbers 1:11 – “from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni.” Numbers 7:60 – “On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, presented his offering.” Summary Gideoni stands as the Benjamite father behind Abidan, whose leadership features prominently in Israel’s census, camp order, offerings, and march. Though directly silent in the narrative, Gideoni embodies generational faithfulness and the divine principle that godly households undergird covenant community and national mission. Forms and Transliterations גִּדְעֹנִֽי׃ גִּדְעוֹנִֽי׃ גדעוני׃ גדעני׃ giḏ‘ōnî giḏ‘ōwnî giḏ·‘ō·nî giḏ·‘ō·w·nî gidoNiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 1:11 HEB: אֲבִידָ֖ן בֶּן־ גִּדְעֹנִֽי׃ NAS: Abidan the son of Gideoni; KJV: Abidan the son of Gideoni. INT: Abidan the son of Gideoni Numbers 2:22 Numbers 7:60 Numbers 7:65 Numbers 10:24 5 Occurrences |
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