Numbers 1:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Of Benjamin; Abidan the son of Gideoni.

Complete Jewish Bible:

From Binyamin, Avidan the son of Gid'oni;

Berean Standard Bible:

from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni;

American Standard Version:

Of Benjamin: Abidan the son of Gideoni.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of Benjamin^{H1144}; Abidan^{H27} the son^{H1121} of Gideoni^{H1441}.

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Commentary for Numbers 1:11

1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Organization:** Numbers 1:11 is part of the detailed census conducted in the wilderness of Sinai, where God instructs Moses to organize the Israelites by their ancestral houses and count them. This reflects the theme of divine order and structure within the nation of Israel.
- **Preparation for Journey:** The census is a step towards preparing the Israelites for their journey to the Promised Land, emphasizing the theme of transition from a loose collection of tribes to a unified nation ready for conquest and settlement.
- **Equality and Representation:** Each tribe is represented by a leader, in this case, Abidan son of Gideoni for the tribe of Benjamin, which underscores the theme of equality among the tribes and the importance of fair representation in the national affairs of Israel.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events in Numbers 1 occur approximately one year after the Exodus from Egypt, during the second month of the second year of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness (Numbers 1:1).
- **Location:** The Israelites are encamped at Mount Sinai, where they have received the Law, including the Ten Commandments and various regulations for community life.
- **Purpose of the Census:** The census serves multiple purposes: military preparedness, allocation of camping positions around the Tabernacle, and division of the land of Canaan. It is a practical step in nation-building and reflects God's intention to fulfill His promise to Abraham of giving the land to his descendants.
- **Leadership:** Abidan, like the other leaders named, is a chieftain or prince of his tribe, responsible for the mustering and organization of his tribe's military contingent. This reflects the tribal leadership structure that was in place during the period.

In summary, Numbers 1:11 reflects the themes of divine order, national preparation for a significant transition, and the principle of tribal equality and representation within ancient Israel, set against the backdrop of the Israelites' journey from slavery to nationhood in the Promised Land.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1144
   There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בִּנְיָמִין
   Transliteration: Binyâmîyn
   Pronunciation: bin-yaw-mene'
   Description: from בֵּן and יָמִין; son of (the) right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Benjamin.
   
2. Strong's Number: H27
   There are 1649 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִידָן
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîydân
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-dawn'
   Description: from אָב and דִּין; father of judgment (i.e. judge); Abidan, an Israelite; Abidan.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1441
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גִּדְעֹנִי
   Transliteration: Gidʻônîy
   Pronunciation: ghid-o-nee'
   Description: lemma גִּדְעֹני missing vowel, corrected to גִּדְעֹנִי; from גָּדַע; warlike (compare גִּדְעוֹן); Gidoni, an Israelite; Gideoni.