Bedan
one of the judges of Israel (1 Sam. 12:11). It is uncertain who
he was. Some suppose that Barak is meant, others Samson, but
most probably this is a contracted form of Abdon (Judg. 12:13).
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Bedan' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.