Bible Dictionary
Gaddi
Gaddi was a leader from the tribe of Manasseh and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
Definition
Gaddi, whose name is associated with fortune, was the son of Susi and a chief or representative of the tribe of Manasseh. He was one of the twelve men chosen by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
Biblical Usage
Gaddi appears in the list of the twelve spies sent to investigate Canaan. His role was to represent Manasseh in that mission.
Historical Background
The sources place Gaddi in the wilderness period and associate him with the tribal leadership of Manasseh. The mission of the spies was sent by Moses to explore the land.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fortunate, the representative of the tribe of Manasseh among the twelve “spies” sent by Moses to spy the land (Num. 13:11).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fortunate), son of Susi; the Manassite spy sent by Moses to explore Canaan. (Numbers 13:11) (B.C. 1490.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gad'-i (gaddi, "my fortune"):</p><p>One of the twelve spies, son of Susi, and a chief of Manasseh (Nu 13:11).</p>