Chief of the tribe of Reubenite and father of Elizur who lived during the wilderness wandering of Israel.
About Shedeur
The father of Elizur. Elizur was an important leader from the tribe of Reuben. Moses asked Elizur to help count all the men who could serve in the army (Numbers 1:5; 2:10; 10:18). Elizur also represented his tribe during the special ceremony to dedicate the altar (7:30–35).
Family Relationships
- Child
- Elizur
Key References
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.
All Scripture References (5)
Numbers (5)
These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;
On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.
Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.