Numbers 2:22
Numbers 2:22 in Multiple Translations
Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,
Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.
And the tribe of Benjamin: and the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.
Then the tribe of Benjamin, with Abidan, the son of Gideoni, as their chief.
Next is the tribe of Benjamin. Their leader is Abidan, son of Gideoni,
And the tribe of Beniamin, and ye captaine ouer the sonnes of Beniamin shalbe Abidan the sonne of Gideoni:
And the tribe of Benjamin; and the prince of the sons of Benjamin [is] Abidan son of Gideoni;
“The tribe of Benjamin: the prince of the children of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.
Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.
In the tribe of the sons of Benjamin the prince was Abidan the son of Gedeon.
Abidan, the son of Gideoni, will be the leader of the 35,400 men of the tribe of Benjamin.
Berean Amplified Bible — Numbers 2:22
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Numbers 2:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מַטֵּ֖ה
בִּנְיָמִ֑ן
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
בִנְיָמִ֔ן
אֲבִידָ֖ן
בֶּן
גִּדְעֹנִֽי
וּ/מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Conj | N-ms
בִּנְיָמִ֑ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
leader
Conj | N-ms
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
בִנְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
אֲבִידָ֖ן
ʼĂbîydân
H27
Abidan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
גִּדְעֹנִֽי
Gidʻônîy
H1441
Gideoni
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 2:22
וּ/מַטֵּ֖ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
בִּנְיָמִ֑ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
וְ/נָשִׂיא֙
nâsîyʼ
H5387
"leader"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a leader or a high-ranking official, like a king or a captain. It can also describe a rising mist, as seen in Isaiah 60:13. In the Bible, it often symbolizes power and authority.
Definition: one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour. See also: Genesis 17:20; Numbers 34:26; Psalms 135:7.
לִ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בִנְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
אֲבִידָ֖ן
ʼĂbîydân
H27
"Abidan"
N-proper
Abidan was an Israelite prince, son of Gideoni, and his name means my father is judge. He was a ruler of the tribe of Benjamin and is mentioned in the book of Numbers. Abidan played a significant role in the Israelites' journey.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.11; son of: Gideoni (H1441) § Abidan = "my father is judge" a prince (ruler) of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Abidan. See also: Numbers 1:11; Numbers 7:60; Numbers 10:24.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
גִּדְעֹנִֽי
Gidʻônîy
H1441
"Gideoni"
N-proper
Gideoni was an Israelite living during the time of the Exodus, mentioned in Numbers 1:11 as the father of Abidan. His name means 'my hewer' and he was a Benjamite. Gideoni is first introduced in the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.11; father of: Abidan (H0027) § Gideoni = "my hewer" a Benjamite, father of Abidan
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Gideoni. See also: Numbers 1:11; Numbers 7:60; Numbers 10:24.
Study Notes — Numbers 2:22
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Context — The Order of the Camps
20The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,
21and his division numbers 32,200.
22Next will be the tribe of Benjamin. The leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni,
23and his division numbers 35,400. 24The total number of men in the divisions of the camp of Ephraim is 108,100; they shall set out third.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:11 | from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; |
| 2 | Numbers 7:60 | On the ninth day Abidan son of Gideoni, the leader of the Benjamites, drew near. |
| 3 | Numbers 10:24 | and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin. |
| 4 | Numbers 7:65 | and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Abidan son of Gideoni. |
| 5 | Psalms 68:27 | There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali. |
Numbers 2:22 Summary
[The tribe of Benjamin is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and in Numbers 2:22, we see that the leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni. This verse shows us the importance of leadership and organization in the community of God's people, just like in the church today (1 Corinthians 14:40). We can learn from Abidan's example by following God's will and leading others to do the same, as seen in Exodus 18:21 and 1 Timothy 3:1-13. By doing so, we can become humble, servant-hearted leaders who bring glory to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tribe of Benjamin in the Bible?
The tribe of Benjamin is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and it holds a special place in the Bible as the tribe from which the first king of Israel, Saul, was chosen (1 Samuel 10:20-21). In Numbers 2:22, we see that the leader of the Benjamites is Abidan son of Gideoni, highlighting the importance of leadership in the tribe.
Who is Abidan son of Gideoni, and what is his role in the Bible?
Abidan son of Gideoni is the leader of the Benjamites, as mentioned in Numbers 2:22, and he is also mentioned in Numbers 1:11 and Numbers 7:60, 65, and 10:24, where he is listed among the leaders of the tribes of Israel. His role is to lead the Benjamites and to represent them in the camp of Israel.
What can we learn from the organization of the Israelite camp in Numbers 2?
The organization of the Israelite camp in Numbers 2 teaches us about the importance of order, structure, and leadership in the community of God's people, as seen in Numbers 2:22 and other verses in the chapter. This is similar to the organization of the church in the New Testament, where we see the importance of leadership and order (1 Corinthians 14:40).
How does the leadership of Abidan son of Gideoni relate to the broader theme of leadership in the Bible?
The leadership of Abidan son of Gideoni in Numbers 2:22 relates to the broader theme of leadership in the Bible, which emphasizes the importance of humble, servant-hearted leaders who follow God's will, as seen in Exodus 18:21 and 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- What does the tribe of Benjamin represent in the Bible, and how can I apply its significance to my own life?
- How can I, like Abidan son of Gideoni, be a leader who follows God's will and leads others to do the same?
- What can I learn from the organization of the Israelite camp in Numbers 2, and how can I apply it to my own community or church?
- How does the concept of leadership in Numbers 2:22 relate to Jesus' teachings on leadership in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 20:26-28?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 2:22
Then the tribe of Benjamin,.... He was to pitch under the same standard of Ephraim, and the other side of it from that of Manasseh; the one being before, and the other behind, and the standard in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 2:22
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. On the south side ... the standard of the camp of Reuben.