Numbers 1:7
Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
Original Language Analysis
לִֽיהוּדָ֕ה
Of Judah
H3063
לִֽיהוּדָ֕ה
Of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
1 of 4
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
Historical Context
Nahshon was the brother-in-law of Aaron (Exodus 6:23), connecting the royal and priestly lines. He led Judah's tribe, which would become the most prominent tribe and eventually the southern kingdom.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Nahshon's inclusion in Christ's genealogy demonstrate God's meticulous planning of redemption across centuries?
- What does Judah's leadership position among the tribes teach us about Christ's supremacy in the church?
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Analysis & Commentary
Nahshon son of Amminadab held special significance as the leader of Judah, the royal tribe from which the Messiah would come (Genesis 49:10). Nahshon appears in Christ's genealogy (Matthew 1:4; Ruth 4:20), demonstrating God's sovereign preparation of the lineage through which redemption would come. His leadership of Judah in the wilderness prefigures Judah's preeminence and ultimately Christ's kingship over God's people.