Bible Dictionary
Gaddiel
Gaddiel was a leader from the tribe of Zebulun and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan.
Definition
Gaddiel, whose name is associated with the fortune or blessing of God, was a Zebulunite and one of the twelve men sent by Moses to spy out Canaan.
Biblical Usage
Gaddiel represented the tribe of Zebulun among the twelve spies who went from the wilderness of Paran to explore the land of Canaan.
Historical Background
He belonged to the period of Israel’s wilderness journey and was selected as a tribal representative for the reconnaissance mission.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fortune (i.e., sent) of God, the representative of the tribe of Zebulum among the twelve spies (Num. 13:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fortune of God) a Zebulunite, one of the twelve spies. (Numbers 13:10) (B.C. 1490.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gad'-i-el (gaddi'el, "blest of God"):</p><p>One of the twelve men sent by Moses from the wilderness of Paran to spy out the land of Canaan. He represented the tribe of Zebulun (Nu 13:10).</p>