Bible Dictionary
Ammishaddai
Ammishaddai was the father of Ahiezer, the leader of the tribe of Dan during Israel’s wilderness journey.
Definition
Ammishaddai, meaning “Shaddai is my kinsman” or “people of the Almighty,” was the father of Ahiezer. Ahiezer was a Danite captain and head of his fathers’ house during Israel’s wilderness journey.
Biblical Usage
Ammishaddai is named in the census and camp arrangements of Israel in the wilderness. His son Ahiezer represented the tribe of Dan as its leader.
Historical Background
The name is one of the few personal names compounded with Shaddai, meaning “Almighty.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
People of the Almighty, the father of Ahiezer, who was chief of the Danites at the time of the Exodus (Num. 1:12; 2:25). This is one of the few names compounded with the name of God, Shaddai, “Almighty.”
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>am-i-shad'-i, am-i-shad-a'-i (`ammishadday, "Shaddai is my kinsman"): The father of Ahiezer, a Danite captain or "head of his fathers' house," during the wilderness journey (Nu 1:12; 2:25, etc.).</p>