GideoniSmith's Dictionary(a cutting down), a Benjamite, father of Abidan. (Numbers 1:11; 7:60,65; 10:24)International Standard Bible Encyclopediagid-e-o'-ni (gidh`oni): The father of Abidan who was prince of Benjamin, mentioned only in connection with the son (Nu 1:11; 2:22; 7:60,65; 10:24).