Bible Dictionary
Nahshon
Nahshon son of Amminadab was prince of Judah during Israel’s wilderness period. He was an ancestor of David and Jesus and the brother-in-law of Aaron.
Definition
Nahshon son of Amminadab was a descendant of Judah and prince of the tribe during Israel’s wilderness period. His sister Elisheba married Aaron. He is also identified as an ancestor of David and Jesus.
Biblical Usage
Nahshon is listed among Judah’s leaders during the wilderness census and appears in the genealogies leading to David and Jesus. His Greek form, Naasson, occurs in Matthew and Luke.
Historical Background
The supplied material says that Nahshon died in the wilderness. His name is explained as “sorcerer” or “enchanter.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Sorcerer, the son of Aminadab, and prince of the children of Judah at the time of the first numbering of the tribes in the wilderness (Ex. 6:23). His sister Elisheba was the wife of Aaron. He died in the wilderness (Num. 26:64, 65). His name occurs in the Greek form Naasson in the genealogy of Christ (Matt, 1:4; Luke 3:32).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>na'-shon (nachshon; Septuagint and New Testament, Naasson): A descendant of Judah; brother-in-law of Aaron and ancestor of David and of Jesus Christ (Ex 6:23; Nu 1:7; 1Ch 2:10,11; Ru 4:20; Mt 1:4; Lu 3:32).</p>