King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
Complete Jewish Bible:
From Y'hudah, Nachshon the son of 'Amminadav;
Berean Standard Bible:
from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;
American Standard Version:
Of Judah: Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Of Judah{H3063}; Nahshon{H5177} the son{H1121} of Amminadab{H5992}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 3:32
- Which was [the son] of Jesse, which was [the son] of Obed, which was [the son] of Booz, which was [the son] of Salmon, which was [the son] of Naasson,
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 Amminadab [shall be] captain of the children of Judah.
Ruth 4:20
- And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,
Ruth 4:18
- Now these [are] the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
Numbers 10:14
- In the first [place] went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host [was] Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
1 Chronicles 2:10
- And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;
1 Chronicles 2:11
- And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
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Commentary for Numbers 1:7
Numbers 1:7 is part of the first census conducted in the wilderness of Sinai, where the Israelites are encamped after their exodus from Egypt. The book of Numbers opens with God commanding Moses to take a census of all the Israelite men who are able to serve in the army, twenty years old and upward. This census is meant to organize the tribes and prepare them for the journey ahead, as well as to allocate responsibilities and camping positions around the Tabernacle.
The verse specifically mentions Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, as the leader of the tribe of Judah for this census. Nahshon is a significant figure because he is a member of the royal line that leads to King David and, ultimately, to Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The tribe of Judah, being one of the largest and most prominent tribes, is listed first among the tribes, reflecting its preeminent status.
Themes present in this verse include:
1. **Organization and Order**: The detailed census reflects God's desire for order and structure within His people, both for military readiness and for the religious life of the community.
2. **Leadership**: The mention of Nahshon exemplifies the importance of leadership within the tribes of Israel. Leaders were chosen to represent their tribes and to assist Moses in his duties.
3. **Divine Presence**: The context of the census is set amidst the preparation for the Israelites to journey through the wilderness, guided by God, which emphasizes the theme of God's presence among His people.
4. **Preparation for the Promised Land**: The census is a step towards possessing the land of Canaan, as it prepares the Israelites for the military campaigns ahead.
5. **Genealogy and Heritage**: The mention of Nahshon and his lineage highlights the importance of genealogy in establishing the heritage and identity of the Israelites, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible.
Historically, this census would have taken place around the 2nd millennium BCE, during the wilderness period after the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt and before their entry into the Promised Land. This period is traditionally dated to approximately 1446 BCE, based on biblical chronology, although scholars debate the exact timing.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3063
There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהוּדָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah. - Strong's Number: H5177
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַחְשׁוֹן
Transliteration: Nachshôwn
Pronunciation: nakh-shone'
Description: from נָחַשׁ; enchanter; Nachshon, an Israelite; Naashon, Nahshon. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H5992
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמִּינָדָב
Transliteration: ʻAmmîynâdâb
Pronunciation: am-mee-naw-dawb'
Description: from עַם and נָדַב; people of liberality; Amminadab, the name of four Israelites; Amminadab.