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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and the troops of the tribe of Benjamin, led by Abidan son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the company of the tribe of the people of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin <i>was</i> Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And over the army of the tribe of the children of Benjamin <i>was</i> Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Abidan the son of Gideoni over the tribal army of the sons of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Abidan the son of Gideoni over the tribal army of the sons of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Abidan the son of Gideoni over the tribal army of the sons of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Abidan the son of Gideoni over the tribal army of the sons of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Abidan the son of Gideoni was [commander] over the tribal army of the sons of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin’s descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and Abidan son of Gideoni was the leader of the Benjamin tribe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abidan, son of Gideoni, commanded the army of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and Abidan son of Gideoni was in command of the tribe of Benjamin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Gideoni's son Abidan was in charge of the army of the tribe of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and over the company of the tribe of Benjaminites was Abidan son of Gideoni. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abidan the son of Gideoni was over the army of the tribe of the people of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abidan the son of Gideoni was over the army of the tribe of the children of Benjamin. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin [is] Abidan son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And over the host of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin is Abidan son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And over the army of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin, Abidan, son of Gideoni.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the tribe of Benjamin, the prince was Abidan the son of Gedeon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And in the tribe of Benjamin, the leader was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and Abidan, son of Gideoni, over the company of the tribe of Benjaminites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and over the company of the tribe of Benjamin was Abidan son of Gideoni.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Prince of the army of the tribe of Benyamin: Abidan son of Geduni.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And over the forces of the tribe of the children of Benjamin, <i>was</i> Abidan the <i>son</i> of Gadeoni.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=3412" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">From Sinai to Paran</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh, <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/27.htm" title="27: ’ă·ḇî·ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- My father is judge, a Benjamite leader. From 'ab and diyn; father of judgment; Abidan, an Israelite.">and Abidan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1441.htm" title="1441: giḏ·‘ō·w·nî (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From gada'; warlike; Gidoni, an Israelite.">of Gideoni</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was over</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā (N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">the division</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">of the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Benjamin.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a></span><br />And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-36.htm">Exodus 40:36-38</a></span><br />Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. / If the cloud was not lifted, they would not set out until the day it was taken up. / For the cloud of the LORD was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel through all their journeys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Deuteronomy 1:33</a></span><br />who went before you on the journey, in the fire by night and in the cloud by day, to seek out a place for you to camp and to show you the road to travel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-14.htm">Psalm 78:14</a></span><br />He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Nehemiah 9:19</a></span><br />You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5-6</a></span><br />Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-18.htm">Hebrews 12:18-21</a></span><br />For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; / to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken. / For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">Psalm 105:39</a></span><br />He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-14</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">1 Kings 8:12</a></span><br />Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-3.htm">Ezekiel 10:3-4</a></span><br />Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court. / Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Revelation 7:15-17</a></span><br />For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. / ‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’ / For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a></span><br />While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And over the host of the tribe of the children of Benjamin was Abidan the son of Gideoni.</p><p class="hdg">Abidan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-11.htm">Numbers 1:11</a></b></br> Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Numbers 7:60</a></b></br> On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, <i>offered</i>:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-65.htm">Abi'dan</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-23.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-11.htm">Abi'dan</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Army</a> <a href="/numbers/13-9.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Division</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Host</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Tribal</a> <a href="/numbers/10-26.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and Abidan son of Gideoni</b><br>Abidan, whose name means "my father is judge," is identified as the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during the wilderness journey. The mention of his father, Gideoni, helps establish his lineage and authority within the tribe. In the context of Numbers, leaders like Abidan were chosen to represent their tribes, indicating a structured and organized community. This reflects the importance of family and tribal leadership in Israelite society. The name Gideoni, meaning "hewer" or "one who cuts down," may suggest a family known for strength or leadership qualities. The role of Abidan as a leader is significant in maintaining order and unity among the Israelites during their journey to the Promised Land.<p><b>was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin</b><br>The tribe of Benjamin, named after Jacob's youngest son, held a unique position among the tribes of Israel. Known for their warrior skills, the Benjamites were often involved in significant battles throughout Israel's history. The division of the tribe refers to the military and organizational structure necessary for the Israelites' journey and eventual conquest of Canaan. This structure ensured that each tribe had a clear role and responsibility, contributing to the overall success of the nation. The tribe of Benjamin later became notable for producing Israel's first king, Saul, and for its association with the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. The leadership of Abidan over the division highlights the tribe's readiness and capability to fulfill its role in the larger community of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elishama_son_of_ammihud.htm">Elishama son of Ammihud</a></b><br>Elishama is identified as the leader of the tribe of Ephraim during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. His role signifies leadership and responsibility within the community of God's people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_ephraim.htm">Tribe of Ephraim</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, Ephraim holds a significant place in Israel's history. The tribe is named after Ephraim, the son of Joseph, and is often associated with leadership and strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites'_journey.htm">Israelites' Journey</a></b><br>This verse is part of the account describing the organization and movement of the Israelites as they journeyed from Mount Sinai towards the Promised Land. It highlights the structured and orderly manner in which the tribes were led.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Elishama's role as a leader reminds us of the importance of leadership within the community of faith. Leaders are called to guide, protect, and serve their people, reflecting God's order and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>The organization of the tribes during the journey illustrates God's desire for order and structure in our lives. We are encouraged to seek God's guidance in organizing our personal and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Elishama's lineage highlights the significance of heritage and legacy. As believers, we are part of a spiritual lineage and are called to pass on our faith to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_journey.htm">Faithfulness in the Journey</a></b><br>The Israelites' journey is a metaphor for our spiritual journey. We are reminded to remain faithful and obedient to God's leading, trusting in His promises and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/plague_deaths__24,000_or_23,000.htm">How many died in the plague after the Israelites' adultery with Moab's daughters: 24,000 (Numbers 25:1, 9) or 23,000 (I Corinthians 10:8)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_24,000_vs._23,000_deaths.htm">Numbers 25:9 vs. 1 Corinthians 10:8: How do we account for the numerical discrepancy of 24,000 versus 23,000 fatalities in the plague?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ezra_10_9__could_all_gather_in_3_days.htm">Ezra 10:9 - Is it historically plausible that the entire population gathered in Jerusalem within three days as the text suggests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and Abidan</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִידָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·ḏān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abidan -- 'my father is judge', a Benjamite leader</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gideoni</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּדְעוֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(giḏ·‘ō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1441.htm">Strong's 1441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gideoni -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֨ל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the division</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">מַטֵּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(maṭ·ṭêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> </span><span class="str2">A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Benjamin.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִנְיָמִ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḇin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-24.htm">Numbers 10:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-24.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:24 Abidan the son of Gideoni was over (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>