Bible Dictionary
Pedahel
Pedahel was a prince of the tribe of Naphtali and one of the leaders appointed to help distribute the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel.
Definition
Pedahel, whose name means “whom God redeems,” was the son of Ammihud and a prince of the tribe of Naphtali. He was one of the tribal leaders appointed to apportion the land of Canaan among Israel’s tribes.
Biblical Usage
Pedahel appears as a Naphtalite prince and tribal chief associated with the distribution of Canaan among the tribes of Israel.
Historical Background
He belonged to the tribal leadership established for the settlement and division of the land of Canaan.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Redeemed of God, the son of Ammihud, a prince of Naphtali (Num. 34:28).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God redeems), the son of Ammihud, and prince of the tribe of Naphtali. (Numbers 34:28)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ped'-a-hel, pe-da'-el (pedhah'-el, "whom God redeems"): A prince of Naphtali; one of the tribal chiefs who apportioned the land of Canaan (Nu 34:28; compare Nu 34:17).</p>