People of the Bible

Gamaliel, son of Pedahzur

The name Gamaliel means “recompense of God; camel of God.” Gamaliel is mentioned in 5 verses of the Bible, first in Numbers 1:10.

Family of Gamaliel

Father

Who was Gamaliel?

A chief of the tribe of Manasseh at the census at Sinai (Num. 1:10; 2:20; 7:54, 59).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Gamaliel

  • Numbers 1:10

    Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim; Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh; Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

  • Numbers 2:20

    And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

  • Numbers 7:54

    On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:

  • Numbers 7:59

    And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

  • Numbers 10:23

    And over the host of the tribe of the children of Manasseh was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

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