Bible Figure
Gideoni
father of Abidan (tribe of Benjamin)
Gideoni was the father of Abidan, the leader of the tribe of Benjamin during Israel's wilderness period.
Biography
Numbers repeatedly identifies Abidan son of Gideoni as Benjamin's representative at the census, at the dedication of the altar, and in the tribal marching arrangement. Gideoni himself is not given an independent narrative.
Biblical Significance
Gideoni's significance is genealogical as the father identifying Benjamin's wilderness leader. Scripture supplies no further biography.