Pedahel פְּדַהְאֵל
Leader from Naphtali appointed to divide Canaan
Who is Pedahel in the Bible?
Pedahel was a leader from the tribe of Naphtali appointed to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites following their conquest (Numbers 34:28). He was the son of Ammihud and served as one of twelve tribal leaders chosen to work alongside Eleazar the priest and Joshua in allocating territories to each tribe. His selection for this important task indicates he held a position of respect and authority within Naphtali, and his role was essential to establishing Israel's inheritance in the Promised Land.
Biography
Pedahel son of Ammihud was the leader from the tribe of Naphtali appointed to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelites, according to Num.34.28. He was one of the twelve leaders, one from each tribe, chosen to assist Eleazar the priest and Joshua in allocating the tribal territories after the conquest of Canaan. Pedahel's inclusion in this group suggests he was a respected leader within his tribe.
Family
In Scripture
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- Numbers 34:28
"and Pedahel son of Ammihud, a leader from the tribe of Naphtali.”"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּדַהְאֵל |