Topical Encyclopedia
Amminadab is a biblical figure mentioned in several genealogies and narratives within the Old Testament. His name, meaning "my kinsman is noble" or "people of the prince," reflects the significance of his lineage in the history of Israel. Amminadab is primarily recognized as an ancestor of King David and, by extension, Jesus Christ, as outlined in the genealogies of the New Testament.
Genealogical SignificanceAmminadab is first introduced in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. He is the son of Ram (also known as Aram) and the father of Nahshon. This lineage is significant as it establishes the Davidic line, which is central to the messianic prophecies fulfilled in the New Testament. In the Book of Ruth, Amminadab is mentioned in the genealogy that traces the ancestry of King David: "Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz" (
Ruth 4:20-21).
In the New Testament, Amminadab is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew: "Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon" (
Matthew 1:4). This connection underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's lineage.
Role in the ExodusAmminadab's son, Nahshon, plays a notable role during the Exodus as the leader of the tribe of Judah. While Amminadab himself is not directly involved in the events of the Exodus, his family's prominence is evident. The tribe of Judah, under Nahshon's leadership, was positioned at the forefront of the Israelite encampment and march, highlighting the tribe's preeminence among the Israelites (
Numbers 2:3).
Levitical ConnectionAmminadab is also associated with the Levitical family through his daughter, Elisheba, who married Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. This marriage further intertwines Amminadab's lineage with the religious leadership of Israel.
Exodus 6:23 states, "Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar" .
Symbolic RepresentationIn biblical typology, Amminadab's lineage is often seen as a symbol of God's faithfulness in preserving the line through which the Messiah would come. His inclusion in the genealogies of both the Old and New Testaments serves as a testament to the divine plan unfolding through history.
References in Scripture·
Exodus 6:23: Mentions Amminadab as the father of Elisheba, Aaron's wife.
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Numbers 1:7: Lists Nahshon, son of Amminadab, as the leader of the tribe of Judah.
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Ruth 4:19-20: Includes Amminadab in the genealogy leading to David.
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1 Chronicles 2:10: Chronicles the lineage of Judah, mentioning Amminadab.
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Matthew 1:4: Lists Amminadab in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Amminadab's role in the biblical narrative, though not extensively detailed, is crucial in the context of Israel's history and the fulfillment of God's promises through the lineage of David and ultimately, Jesus Christ. His legacy is preserved through the genealogical records that connect the patriarchs to the royal and messianic line.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Amminadab(one of the prince's people).
- Son of Ram or Aram, and father of Nahshon, orNAASSON (as it is written) (Matthew 1:4;Luke 3:32); (Numbers 1:7;2:3;Ruth 4:19,20;1 Chronicles 2:10) One of the ancestors of Jesus Christ.
- The chief of the 112 sons of Uzziel, a Junior Levitical house of the family of the Kohathites. (Exodus 6:23;1 Chronicles 15:10,11)
- In (1 Chronicles 6:22) Izhar, the son of Kohath, is calledAMMINADIB; probably a clerical error.
ATS Bible Dictionary
Amminadab1. A son of Aram, of the tribe of Judah, and father of Naashon. He was one of the ancestors of Christ; and his daughter Elisheba was the wife of Aaron,Exodus 6:23Ruth 4:20Matthew 1:4. "The Chariots of Amminadib," So 6:12, were very light and swift, in allusion perhaps to some noted charioteer of that day.
2. A son of Kohath,1 Chronicles 6:33.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Kindred of the prince.
(1.) The father of Nahshon, who was chief of the tribe of Judah (Numbers 1:7;2:3;7:12, 17;10:14). His daughter Elisheba was married to Aaron (Exodus 6:23).
(2.) A son of Kohath, the second son of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:22), called also Izhar (2, 18).
(3.) Chief of the 112 descendants of Uzziel the Levite (1 Chronicles 15:10, 11).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
AMMINADABa-min'-a-dab (`amminadhabh = "my people (or my kinsman) is generous or noble"): Three persons bearing this name are mentioned in the Old Testament.
(1) InRuth 4:19, 20 and1 Chronicles 2:10 Amminadab is referred to as one of David's ancestors. He was the great-grandson of Perez, a son of Judah (Genesis 38:29;Genesis 46:12) and the great-grandfather of Boaz, who again was the great-grandfather of David. Aaron's wife, Elisheba, was a daughter of Amminadab (Exodus 6:23), while one of the sons, namely, Nahshon, occupied an important position in the Judah-clan (Numbers 1:7;Numbers 2:3;Numbers 7:12;Numbers 10:14).
(2) In the first Book of Chronicles (1 Chronicles 6:22) Amminadab is mentioned as a son of Kohath (and therefore a grandson of Levi) and the father of Korah. But in other genealogical passages (Exodus 6:18Numbers 3:191 Chronicles 6:2) the sons of Kohath are Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel, and in two places (Exodus 6:211 Chronicles 6:38) Izhar is mentioned as the father of Korah.
(3) According to1 Chronicles 15:10, 11 Amminadab was the name of a priest who took part in the removal of the ark to Jerusalem. He was the son of Uzziel, and therefore a nephew of Amminadab, son of Kohath (= Izhar).
Thomas Lewis
Greek
284. Aminadab --Amminadab, an Israelite ancestor of Christ...Amminadab, an Israelite ancestor of Christ. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Aminadab Phonetic Spelling: (am-ee-nad-ab') Short
...3476. Naasson -- Nahshon, an Israelite
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Naasson Phonetic Spelling: (nah-as-sone')
Short Definition: Nahshon Definition: Nahshon, son ofAmminadab and father...
689. Aram -- Ram, an ancestor of Christ
... Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Aram Phonetic Spelling: (ar-am')
Short Definition: Ram Definition: Ram, son of Hezron and father ofAmminadab...
Strong's Hebrew
5992.Amminadab -- "my kinsman is noble," the name of several...... 5991, 5992.
Amminadab. 5993 .
... Word Origin from am and nadib Definition "my kinsman
is noble," the name of several Isr. NASB Word Usage
Amminadab (13).
...Library
Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew.
... were twins] of Tamar [she was the incestuous daughter-in-law of Judah]; and Perez
begat Hezron; and Hezron begat Ram; 4 and Ram begatAmminadab; andAmminadab...
Princely Service.
... THE PERSON OF THE OFFERER. verses 12-17. "And he that offered his offering the first
day was Nahshon the son ofAmminadab, of the tribe of Judah:" etc....
C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38
... son of Nathan, the son of David, 32 the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of
Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon, 33 the son ofAmminadab, the son...
Genealogy According to Luke.
... 1-24], the son of Nahshon [he was prince of the tribe of Judah during the wanderings
in the wilderness"Numbers 1:4-7; x.14], 33 the son ofAmminadab, the son...
The Debt of Israel
... Thy father's father, thy grandsire, Elihu, younger brother toAmminadab, who was
father-in-law to Aaron, came to his share of his father's goods when Aram was...
The Saviour Lifted Up, and the Look of Faith.
... Then faith gets hold and rests on promised faithfulness, and, ere he is aware, his
"soul is like the chariots ofAmminadab," and he finds his bosom full of...
Against Jovinianus.
... 4395] "Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his
name." For [4396] Levi begat Kohath, Kohath begatAmminadab,Amminadab begat...
The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. )
... a day to himself, and here also does Judah occupy the first place: "And he that
offered his offering the first day was Nahshon, the son ofAmminadab, of the...
Thesaurus
Amminadab (14 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
AMMINADAB.
... (1) In Ruth 4:19, 20 and 1 Chronicles
2:10
Amminadab is referred to as one of David's ancestors.
...Ammin'adab (14 Occurrences)
Ammin'adab.Amminadab, Ammin'adab. Amminadib .... Matthew 1:4 and Ram begatAmminadab,
andAmminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, (See RSV)....
Nahshon (11 Occurrences)
... Matthew 1:4 Ram became the father ofAmminadab.Amminadab became the father
of Nahshon.... Numbers 1:7 Of Judah: Nahshon the son ofAmminadab....
Elisheba (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary God is her oath, the daughter ofAmminadab and the wife
of Aaron (Exodus 6:23). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ELISHEBA....
Salmon (7 Occurrences)
... Salmon (7 Occurrences). Matthew 1:4 Ram became the father ofAmminadab.Amminadab
became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon....
Begot (119 Occurrences)
... Ruth 4:19 and Hezron begot Ram, and Ram begotAmminadab, (DBY JPS). Ruth 4:20 and
Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon, (DBY JPS)....
Begat (112 Occurrences)
... Ruth 4:19 And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begatAmminadab, (KJV ASV WBS YLT). Ruth
4:20 AndAmminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, (KJV ASV WBS YLT)....
Companies (38 Occurrences)
... shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions: and
the prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son ofAmminadab....
Aram (130 Occurrences)
... of Nahor. In Matthew 1:3, 4, and Luke 3:33, this word is the Greek form
of Ram, the father ofAmminadab (1 Chronicles 2:10). The...
Flag (30 Occurrences)
... 2:3 Those whose tents are on the east side, looking to the dawn, will be round the
flag of the children of Judah, with Nahshon, the son ofAmminadab, as their...
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