The story of Abidan
Abidan was a biblical figure from the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament. He was the son of Gideoni, a leader of the tribe of Benjamin. Abidan was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He was known for his bravery and faithfulness to God. Abidan was a leader of the tribe of Benjamin and was responsible for leading the tribe in battle. He was also responsible for the division of the land among the tribes of Israel. He was known for his courage and faithfulness to God, and was one of the few spies who returned with a positive report about the land of Canaan. Abidan was the father of Ahiezer, who was the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the time of the Judges. He was also the father of Phalti, who was a leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the time of King Saul. Abidan is best known for his role as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He was one of the few spies who returned with a positive report about the land, and his faithfulness to God was an example to the other spies. He was also known for his courage and leadership in battle, and for his role in the division of the land among the tribes of Israel.
Name meaning
The name "Abidan" is of Hebrew origin, and it is found in the Bible. In Hebrew, Abidan means "my father is judge" or "father of judgment." It is a theophoric name, implying that God's role as a judge is acknowledged or honored. In the Old Testament, Abidan was a leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the time of the Israelites' wilderness journey under Moses (Numbers 1:11).
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
Numbers 1:11
Appearances in the Bible
5 mentions