Son of Amminadab and leader of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness wanderings under Moses. Nahshon was the first tribal leader to bring offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle, and Jewish tradition credits him with being the first to step into the Red Sea before it parted. His prominent role in the Exodus generation highlights the growing importance of Judah’s tribe in Israel’s story.
Redeemed
Sandals exchanged at the gate, a name preserved, and a baby in Naomi's arms. Ruth the Moabite enters the lineage of King David — and of Jesus.
The Wilderness Count
God numbers His people before they march. This book is about the space between promise and arrival — and everything that happens when the journey takes longer than expected.
Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.
The New Testament opens with a genealogy — and every name carries a story. Two great promises converge in one person. This is where it all comes together.
Nahshon is generation 28 of the 64 Scripture traces from Adam to Jesus, following Hezron → Ram → Amminadab, and followed by Salmon → Boaz → Obed. See the whole line.
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