Gaddi גַּדִּי

Male H1426 1 book

Son of Susi; representative of Manasseh among the spies.

Biography

Gaddi, the son of Susi, is mentioned in Num.13.11 as the representative of the tribe of Manasseh among the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. The spies were tasked with scouting out the land, assessing its resources, and gathering information about its inhabitants (Num.13.17-20). Gaddi was one of the ten spies who brought back a negative report, emphasizing the strength of the Canaanites and the challenges of conquering the land (Num.13.31-33). Only Joshua and Caleb, the other two spies, gave a positive report and encouraged the Israelites to trust in God's promise (Num.14.6-9). As a result of the people's unbelief and rebellion, God declared that the generation who had witnessed the Exodus would not enter the Promised Land, except for Joshua and Caleb (Num.14.20-35).

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 13:11

    "Of the tribe of Joseph, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew גַּדִּי H1426
Encyclopedia Article

Gaddi

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

One of the twelve men sent by Moses from the wilderness of Paran to spy out the land of Canaan. He represented the tribe of Zebulun (Nu 13:10<