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Nahshon

Leader of the tribe of Judah in the wilderness and ancestor of David.

son of Amminadab and leader of Judah6 Bible books9 chapters11 verse appearancesAlso known as: Naashon, Naasson

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Son of and leader of the during Israel’s wilderness journey. He leads Judah’s camp and brings the first tribal offering at the dedication of the altar in Numbers 7. Ruth 4:20–22 traces his line through , , and to . Matthew and Luke also include him in the genealogy of ; the KJV uses the forms Naashon and Naasson.

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