Nahshon

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son of Amminadab and brother of Elisheba (EXO 6:23), head of the tribe of Judah during the census (NUM 1:7)

Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Judah › Pharez › Hezron › Ram › Amminadab › Nahshon

Names

en Nahshon
same as Naashon
en Naasson · Also called
en Naashon · Also called
that foretells; that conjectures
en Nahshon · Also called · H5177 · EXO 6:23
small viper
he נַחְשׁ֖וֹן nachəshon · H5177 · EXO 6:23
small viper
he נַחְשׁוֹן · H5177
el Ναασσων Naassōn · EXO 6:23
el Ναασσών · G3476
bg Наасон

Mentioned in (11)

Exod 6:23 Num 1:7 Num 2:3 Num 7:12 Num 7:17 Num 10:14 Ruth 4:20 1 Chr 2:10 1 Chr 2:11 Matt 1:4 Luke 3:32

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Daughters of God
Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5
Ellen Gould White · EN · 4 related paragraphs
From Eternity Past
Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
Patriarchs and Prophets
Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 1 1SDABC
Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 51 bibliographic references from the official index
SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 2 2SDABC
Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 9 bibliographic references from the official index
SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC
Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 29 bibliographic references from the official index
SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4 4SDABC
Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 5SDABC
Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 27 bibliographic references from the official index
SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 7 7SDABC
Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 1 bibliographic references from the official index
The Retirement Years
Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
The Story of Redemption
Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs

Conditional birth estimate

Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.

The anchors give incompatible conditional intervals. This calculation establishes no birth year.

Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.

Relative / anchor year	Generations	Conditional interval
Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor	4 20–45 years per generation	c. 1642 BC – 1542 BC
Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1715 BC – 1565 BC
Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor	7 20–45 years per generation	c. 1755 BC – 1580 BC
Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor	7 20–45 years per generation	c. 1736 BC – 1561 BC
Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor	8 20–45 years per generation	c. 1835 BC – 1635 BC
Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor	8 20–45 years per generation	c. 1825 BC – 1625 BC
Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor	9 25–130 years per generation	c. 1900 BC – 955 BC
Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor	10 25–130 years per generation	c. 1906 BC – 856 BC
Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor	10 25–130 years per generation	c. 1806 BC – 756 BC
Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor	11 25–130 years per generation	c. 1911 BC – 756 BC
Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor	12 25–130 years per generation	c. 1918 BC – 658 BC
Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor	13 25–130 years per generation	c. 1923 BC – 558 BC
Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor	14 25–130 years per generation	c. 1932 BC – 462 BC
Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor	15 25–130 years per generation	c. 1937 BC – 362 BC
Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor	17 25–130 years per generation	c. 1922 BC – 137 BC
Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor	18 25–130 years per generation	c. 1997 BC – 107 BC
Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor	19 25–130 years per generation	c. 2473 BC – 478 BC
Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor	20 25–130 years per generation	c. 2630 BC – 530 BC
Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor	21 25–130 years per generation	c. 2792 BC – 587 BC
Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor	22 25–130 years per generation	c. 2832 BC – 522 BC
Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor	23 25–130 years per generation	c. 2969 BC – 554 BC
Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor	24 25–130 years per generation	c. 3009 BC – 489 BC
Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor	25 25–130 years per generation	c. 3054 BC – 429 BC
Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor	25 25–130 years per generation	c. 3379 BC – 754 BC
Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor	26 25–130 years per generation	c. 3119 BC – 389 BC
Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor	26 25–130 years per generation	c. 3354 BC – 624 BC
Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor	26 25–130 years per generation	c. 3355 BC – 625 BC
Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor	27 25–130 years per generation	c. 3199 BC – 364 BC
David · 1086 BC Descendant	5 20–45 years per generation	c. 1311 BC – 1186 BC
Absalom · 1051 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1321 BC – 1171 BC
Adonijah · 1050 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1320 BC – 1170 BC
Amnon · 1053 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1323 BC – 1173 BC
Daniel · 1052 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1322 BC – 1172 BC
Ithream · 1048 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1318 BC – 1168 BC
Nathan · 1033 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1303 BC – 1153 BC
Shammua · 1031 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1301 BC – 1151 BC
Shephatiah · 1049 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1319 BC – 1169 BC
Shobab · 1032 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1302 BC – 1152 BC
Solomon · 1036 BC Descendant	6 20–45 years per generation	c. 1306 BC – 1156 BC
Jehoshaphat · 949 BC Descendant	10 20–45 years per generation	c. 1399 BC – 1149 BC
Joash · 845 BC Descendant	13 20–45 years per generation	c. 1430 BC – 1105 BC
Amaziah · 826 BC Descendant	14 20–45 years per generation	c. 1456 BC – 1106 BC
Hezekiah · 742 BC Descendant	18 20–45 years per generation	c. 1552 BC – 1102 BC
Josiah · 649 BC Descendant	21 20–45 years per generation	c. 1594 BC – 1069 BC
Jehoahaz · 633 BC Descendant	22 20–45 years per generation	c. 1623 BC – 1073 BC
Jehoiakim · 635 BC Descendant	22 20–45 years per generation	c. 1625 BC – 1075 BC
Zedekiah · 629 BC Descendant	22 20–45 years per generation	c. 1619 BC – 1069 BC
Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant	23 20–45 years per generation	c. 1652 BC – 1077 BC
Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant	36 20–45 years per generation	c. 1625 BC – 725 BC

Family of origin

Father: Amminadab
Mother: Unknown
Sister: Elisheba

One-parent family

Son: Salmon

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Nahshon Summary STEPBible TIPNR

Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.

Nahshon Article STEPBible TIPNR

Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, was a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their subsequent wilderness journey. He is mentioned in several books of the Bible, including Exodus, Numbers, Ruth, 1 Chronicles, Matthew, and Luke.

According to Exo 6:23, Nahshon was the brother-in-law of Aaron, as his sister Elisheba was married to Aaron. This connection to the priestly family highlights Nahshon's significant status within the tribe of Judah.

In Num 1:7 and Num 2:3, Nahshon is identified as the leader of the tribe of Judah during the census and the arrangement of the Israelite camp in the wilderness. As the head of Judah, he was responsible for a large portion of the Israelite population and held a position of authority and responsibility.

Nahshon's leadership role is further emphasized in Num.7.12,17, where he is the first of the tribal leaders to present offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle. His offering, like those of the other leaders, included silver and gold vessels, as well as animals for sacrifice.

In Num 10:14, Nahshon is mentioned again as the leader of the tribe of Judah when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai, following the order of march determined by God.

The genealogies in Rut.4.20, 1 Chronicles Rut 2:10-11, Mat 1:4, and Luk 3:32 identify Nahshon as an ancestor of King David and, consequently, of Jesus Christ. This lineage underscores the importance of Nahshon's role in the history of Israel and God's plan of redemption.

Nahshon's life and leadership during the exodus and wilderness journey demonstrate his faithfulness and obedience to God. His prominent position within the tribe of Judah and his place in the lineage of David and Jesus make him a significant figure in the biblical narrative.

Nahshon Dictionary Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Sorcerer, the son of Aminadab, and prince of the children of Judah at the time of the first numbering of the tribes in the wilderness (Ex. 6:23). His sister Elisheba was the wife of Aaron. He died in the wilderness (Num. 26:64, 65). His name occurs in the Greek form Naasson in the genealogy of Christ (Matt, 1:4; Luke 3:32).

Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Nahshon_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Nahshon@Exo.6.23-Luk) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, nahshon_2144)

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