Overview
The Bible addresses nahshon across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, Exodus and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Naashon, Tribes of Israel, the, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The and Zebulun, the Tribe Of. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Nahshon, Aaron, Elisheba and Nadab.
Key Bible verses about nahshon
Old Testament
Numbers
Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
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.
And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
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.
People in the Bible and nahshon
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying nahshon for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 6:23, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Numbers, Exodus and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Nahshon, Aaron and Elisheba and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Naashon, Tribes of Israel, the, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The and Zebulun, the Tribe Of.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about nahshon?
The Bible addresses nahshon across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Numbers, Exodus and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Naashon, Tribes of Israel, the, Desert, Journey of Israel Through The and Zebulun, the Tribe Of. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Nahshon, Aaron, Elisheba and Nadab.
How many Bible verses are about nahshon?
The Bible references nahshon in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention nahshon?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 6:23: “And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with nahshon?
Nahshon, Aaron, Elisheba, Nadab and Abihu.
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