Bible Dictionary
Gideoni
Gideoni was the father of Abidan, the prince of the tribe of Benjamin during Israel’s wilderness census and journeys.
Definition
Gideoni was a Benjamite and the father of Abidan, who was a prince of Benjamin during Israel’s wilderness organization and journeys.
Biblical Usage
Gideoni is mentioned only in connection with his son Abidan in the wilderness census and tribal lists.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “a cutting down.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a cutting down), a Benjamite, father of Abidan. (Numbers 1:11; 7:60,65; 10:24)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gid-e-o'-ni (gidh`oni): The father of Abidan who was prince of Benjamin, mentioned only in connection with the son (Nu 1:11; 2:22; 7:60,65; 10:24).</p>