Amminadab was the father of Elisheba, who married Aaron, and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
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.
Judah to David: Ruth 4 and Matthew 1
FamilyStated in the textRuth 4:18-22 lists ten generations from Perez to David, matching Matthew 1:3-6 and Luke 3:31-33. Scholars note that ten names cover about seven centuries, so the list is likely selective.
Sources: Ruth 4:18-22 · 1 Chr 2:5-15 · Matt 1:3-6 · Luke 3:31-33
Nahshon: Judah's leader and ancestor of David
FamilyStated in the textNahshon son of Amminadab led Judah's tribe in the wilderness. Aaron's wife Elisheba was Amminadab's daughter, making Nahshon Aaron's brother-in-law: the line of David and the line of the priests are thus linked by marriage.
Where the text shows it: Num 1:7 — Nahshon son of Amminadab, leader of JudahExod 6:23 — Aaron marries Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of NahshonRuth 4:20 — Amminadab fathers Nahshon Sources: Num 1:7 · Exod 6:23 · Ruth 4:20
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11 verses in 6 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5992