Bible Figure
Gaddiel
spy from the tribe of Zebulun sent to explore the land of Canaan
Gaddiel son of Sodi represented the tribe of Zebulun among the twelve men sent to spy out Canaan.
Biography
Numbers 13 names Gaddiel son of Sodi as Zebulun's representative among the spies. After forty days the group returned; Caleb and Joshua urged trust in the Lord, while the other spies gave a discouraging report that led the congregation to rebel. Scripture records no separate speech or deed of Gaddiel.
Biblical Significance
Gaddiel is part of the wilderness spy episode that contrasts fearful unbelief with the faith of Caleb and Joshua. His biography is limited to his representative role.