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Numbers 2:3
And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadabshall be captain of the children of Judah.

Numbers 7:12
And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:

Numbers 10:14
In the firstplace went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his hostwas Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

Nahshon
Nahshon is a prominent figure in the lineage of Judah. He is recognized as a leader during the wilderness period and is mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament (Matthew 1:4,Luke 3:32). Nahshon played a significant role as the head of the tribe of Judah during the census in the wilderness and was known for his leadership qualities. Jewish tradition holds Nahshon in high regard, often associating him with acts of faith, such as being the first to enter the Red Sea before it parted.

son of Amminadab;
Amminadab is noted as the father of Nahshon and is part of the genealogical line leading to King David and Jesus Christ. The name Amminadab means "my kinsman is noble," reflecting the noble lineage from which Nahshon descends. This connection emphasizes the continuity of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants and the eventual coming of the Messiah through this line. The genealogical records in the Bible serve to authenticate the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises through specific family lines.

“from Judah” points to the tribe God placed first in Israel’s encampment and marching order (Numbers 2:3). The phrase reminds us:

• Judah was granted leadership promises: “The scepter will not depart from Judah” (Genesis 49:10).

• The tribe’s precedence in the census anticipates its royal destiny, fulfilled in David (1 Samuel 16:13) and ultimately in Jesus (Revelation 5:5).

• Judah’s representatives were to model courage during the wilderness journey (Numbers 10:14). Verse 7 therefore underlines how God honors His word—when He says Judah will lead, He literally arranges the camp, the census, and history around that pledge.

The name listed next—Nahshon—identifies the individual chief whom Moses was to enlist. Scripture repeatedly calls him “leader” or “prince” (Numbers 2:3; 7:12). Consider why he matters:

• He steps forward first with an offering for the tabernacle (Numbers 7:12–17), showing the tribe’s generosity.

• His faith leaves a legacy: “Nahshon fathered Salmon” (Ruth 4:20), anchoring the Messianic genealogy (Matthew 1:4).

• Tradition links him with the Red Sea crossing, portraying him as the first to enter the waters—an example of decisive trust that every believer can emulate (Hebrews 11:29).

Through Nahshon, verse 7 illustrates how God raises recognizable, godly leaders to shepherd His people.

Including “son of Amminadab” grounds Nahshon in a tangible family line:

• Amminadab’s name appears when Aaron marries Elisheba, Nahshon’s sister (Exodus 6:23). This marriage bonds the priestly and royal tribes, foreshadowing Christ—our Priest-King (Hebrews 7:17).

• The genealogy underscores covenant faithfulness from generation to generation. AsPsalm 78:4 urges, fathers made God’s deeds known to their children; Amminadab did so, and Nahshon carried it forward.

• By tracing ancestry, Moses obeys God’s command to record each tribe “by their clans and families” (Numbers 1:2), proving the census was historical, not symbolic.

Numbers 1:7 is more than a roster line. “from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;” affirms that God:

• Keeps His promise of Judah’s primacy.

• Appoints real leaders whose faith influences nations.

• Preserves precise genealogies to display His unfolding plan that reaches its climax in Jesus Christ.

Every detail—tribe, name, and family—shows the meticulous care of the Lord who leads His people then and now.