Der ExodusFather of a tribal leaderc. 1500–1400 BC
Ammishaddai is a biblical figure primarily known as the father of Ahiezer, the appointed leader of the tribe of Dan during Israel's time in the wilderness. His name is theologically charged and likely means "my people are the Almighty" – a confession that links his lineage to God under his ancient title Shaddai. Although Ammishaddai does not appear independently in the narrative, he serves an important function as a patronym: through his name, his son Ahiezer's leadership is identified and legitimized in the census, the camp arrangement, the offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle, and the command of Dan's military force. In this way, Ammishaddai illustrates how kinship and family belonging were fundamental to Israel's social and religious organization during the wilderness period.
67His offering was one silver plate weighing a hundred and thirty shekels and one silver basin of seventy shekels, by the sanctuary shekel, both of them filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;
71and for the fellowship offering, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai.
25Finally the standard of the camp of Dan set out as rear guard for all the camps, company by company, and Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai was over its company.