Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon,
Parallel translations
- WEB and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,
- KJV And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,
- NKJV Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon;
- NASB and Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon,
- NLT Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.
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Quick answer
The line proceeds from Amminadab to Nahshon to Salmon. Nahshon was a leader of Judah during the exodus generation.
Overview
Nahshon was the prince of Judah named in the wilderness census and at Israel's tabernacle dedication (Num. 1:7; 2:3), linking this genealogy to the exodus and Sinai era. The faithful continuation of the line through these representative figures underscores God's sovereign oversight of history. Each link advances the family that will produce David and, ultimately, the Son of David.
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