Boy Old Testament Known
Shedeur
field of light; light of the Almighty
שְׁדֵיאוּר she.de.ur
Shedeur (Hebrew: שְׁדֵיאוּר, she.de.ur) means “field of light; light of the Almighty”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 5 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 24 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Shedeur
father of Elizur
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 24 | Rising |
| All-time total | 48 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 24 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +120% | Change in share of births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Numbers 1:5 |
| Last appears | Numbers 10:18 |
| Cross-references | 54 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Elizur co-occurrence Appears with Elizur in Numbers 7.
- Abidan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
- Ahiezer co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahiezer.
- Deuel co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Deuel.
- Ahira co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahira.
- Eliab co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliab.
- Ammishaddai co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ammishaddai.
- Eliasaph co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliasaph.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.5;
father of: Elizur (H0468)
§ Shedeur = "darter of light"
father of Elizur, chief of the tribe of Reuben at the time of the exodus
Shedeur, the father of Elizur, who was a leader of the tribe of Reuben.
The biblical story
Shedeur was the father of Elizur, a prominent leader from the tribe of Reuben. Elizur was chosen as the leader of the Reubenites in the census and organization of Israel in the wilderness (Num.1.5). He was in charge of the camp of Reuben, which was located on the south side of the tabernacle (Num.2.10).
Elizur represented Reuben when the leaders brought offerings for the dedication of the altar. He brought his offering on the fourth day (Num.7.30,35). When the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai, Elizur led the tribe of Reuben, along with the Simeonites and the Gadites, as the second group in the order of march (Num.10.18). Shedeur is mentioned only in reference to his son Elizur and is not recorded as having any other role or significance himself.
Key verses
Shedeur appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 1:5 -
On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 2:10 -
On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:
Numbers 7:30 -
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 Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 7:35 -
And the standard of the camp of Reuben set forward according to their armies: and over his host was Elizur the son of Shedeur.
Numbers 10:18
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Numbers (5)
- Numbers 1:5
- Numbers 2:10
- Numbers 7:30
- Numbers 7:35
- Numbers 10:18