Numbers 1:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

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From the tribe of Judah: Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.

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This verse identifies Nahshon as the leader chosen to represent the tribe of Judah in Moses' census of the Israelites.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the wilderness period when Moses was commanded by God to take a census of all Israelite men who could serve in the army. Each of the twelve tribes needed a leader to help organize and count their people, and Nahshon was selected to represent Judah, which would become the largest and most prominent tribe.

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The person who brought his offering on the first day was Nahshon, son of Amminadab, from the tribe of Judah.

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On the east side, facing the sunrise, the tribe of Judah will set up their camp with all their military groups. Nahshon, son of Amminadab, will be the leader of the people of Judah.

Numbers 10:14

The tribe of Judah marched first, carrying their banner and organized by their military divisions. Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, was the leader of their army.

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