Amminadab עַמִּינָדָב
Father-in-law of Aaron, ancestor of David
Biography
Amminadab was a prominent figure in the genealogy of the Israelites. He was the father of Elisheba, who married Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. Amminadab's son Nahshon was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the wilderness wanderings. Nahshon was in charge of the Judahite division and made offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle.
Amminadab is also mentioned in the genealogy of King David, being his great-great-grandfather. This makes Amminadab an ancestor of Jesus Christ as well, as seen in the genealogies recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
The consistency of Amminadab's mention in various genealogical records highlights his significance in the lineage of important biblical figures, from the time of Moses to the earthly life of Jesus.
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In Scripture
6 biblical books ; 3 with study contentExodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:23
"Aaron took Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, as his wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar."
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Numbers 5 verses
- Numbers 1:7
"Of Judah: Nahshon the son of Amminadab."
- Numbers 2:3
"Those who encamp on the east side toward the sunrise shall be of the standard of the camp of Judah, according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Judah shall be Nahshon the son of Amminadab."
- Numbers 7:12
"He who offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah,"
- Numbers 7:17
"and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab."
- Numbers 10:14
"First, the standard of the camp of the children of Judah went forward according to their armies. Nahshon the son of Amminadab was over his army."
Ruth 2 verses
- Ruth 4:19
"and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,"
- Ruth 4:20
"and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon became the father of Salmon,"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:10
"Ram became the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;"
Matthew 1 verse
- Matthew 1:4
"Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon."
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Luke 1 verse
- Luke 3:33
"the son of Amminadab, the son of Aram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַמִּינָדָב | H5992G |
| Greek | Greek | Ἀμιναδάβ | G0284 |