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Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ram begot Amminadab, Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and to Ram was born Amminadab; and to Amminadab, Nahshon; and to Nahshon, Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon was the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ram was the father of Aminadab, Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Ram] the father of Amminadab, [Amminadab] the father of Nahshon, [Nahshon] the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Ram of Amminadab; Amminadab of Nahshon; Nahshon of Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ram begot Amminadab, and Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon begot Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Ram conceived Amminadab. And Amminadab conceived Nahshon. And Nahshon conceived Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ram the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Aram the father of Aminadab, and Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Aram begot Aminadab; Aminadab begot Nahson; Nahson begot Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Aram begot Aminadab, Aminadab begot Nahshon, Nahshon begot Salmon<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Aram begot Aminidab: Aminidab begot Nahshon: Nahshon begot Salmon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and Aram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Aram the father of Aminadab, Aminadab the father of Naasson, Naasson the father of Salmon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Ram of Amminadab; Amminadab of Nahshon; Nahshon of Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and Esrom begat Aram, and Aram begat Aminadab, and Aminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/1-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=25" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/1.htm">The Genealogy of Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/689.htm" title="689: Aram (N-NMS) -- Ram, son of Hezron and father of Amminadab. Of Hebrew origin; Aram, an Israelite.">Ram</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">was the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/284.htm" title="284: Aminadab (N-AMS) -- Amminadab, son of Ram and father of Nahshon, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Aminadab, an Israelite.">Amminadab,</a> <a href="/greek/284.htm" title="284: Aminadab (N-NMS) -- Amminadab, son of Ram and father of Nahshon, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Aminadab, an Israelite.">Amminadab</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3476.htm" title="3476: Naassōn (N-AMS) -- Nahshon, son of Amminadab and father of Salmon, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Naasson, an Israelite.">Nahshon,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3476.htm" title="3476: Naassōn (N-NMS) -- Nahshon, son of Amminadab and father of Salmon, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Naasson, an Israelite.">Nahshon</a> <a href="/greek/1080.htm" title="1080: egennēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.">the father of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4533.htm" title="4533: Salmōn (N-AMS) -- Salmon, son of Nahshon and father of Boaz. Of Hebrew origin; Salmon, an Israelite.">Salmon.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32-33</a></span><br />the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, / the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/4-19.htm">Ruth 4:19-20</a></span><br />Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">1 Chronicles 2:9-10</a></span><br />The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a></span><br />from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</a></span><br />Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">1 Chronicles 2:13-15</a></span><br />Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, / Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth, / Ozem sixth, and David seventh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">1 Chronicles 2:50-51</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54</a></span><br />The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">1 Chronicles 2:55</a></span><br />and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">1 Chronicles 4:1</a></span><br />The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">1 Chronicles 4:21-22</a></span><br />The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea, / Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39</a></span><br />and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;</p><p class="hdg">Aminadab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/4-19.htm">Ruth 4:19,20</a></b></br> And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">1 Chronicles 2:10-12</a></b></br> And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah; … </p><p class="hdg">Amminadab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a></b></br> Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3</a></b></br> And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Judah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/7-12.htm">Numbers 7:12,17</a></b></br> And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah: … </p><p class="hdg">Nahshon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Luke 3:32</a></b></br> Which was <i>the son</i> of Jesse, which was <i>the son</i> of Obed, which was <i>the son</i> of Booz, which was <i>the son</i> of Salmon, which was <i>the son</i> of Naasson,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Aminadab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">Amminadab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-11.htm">Ammin'adab</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Naasson</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/psalms/68-14.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Aminadab</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Amminadab</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Ammin'adab</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Naasson</a> <a href="/luke/3-32.htm">Nahshon</a> <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Salmon</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">The genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to Joseph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">He is miraculously conceived of the Holy Spirit by the Virgin Mary.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">The angel satisfies the doubts of Joseph, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">and declares the names and office of Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Jesus is born</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ram was the father of Amminadab</b><br>Ram, also known as Aram in some genealogies, is a descendant of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. This lineage is significant as it traces the ancestry of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>). The genealogical record emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant promises through specific family lines. Amminadab, Ram's son, is noted in the Old Testament as the father-in-law of Aaron, Moses' brother, which connects this genealogy to the priestly line (<a href="/exodus/6-23.htm">Exodus 6:23</a>).<p><b>Amminadab the father of Nahshon</b><br>Amminadab's son, Nahshon, plays a notable role in the history of Israel. Nahshon is recognized as a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Israelites' wilderness journey (<a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a>). His leadership position underscores the prominence of the tribe of Judah among the Israelites. Nahshon's role in the wilderness period is significant as he is mentioned in the context of the census and the arrangement of the camp, highlighting the organizational structure of the tribes as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.<p><b>Nahshon the father of Salmon</b><br>Nahshon's son, Salmon, is an important figure in the genealogy leading to King David and Jesus. Salmon is traditionally identified as the husband of Rahab, the Canaanite woman who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho (<a href="/joshua/2.htm">Joshua 2:1-21</a>). This connection illustrates the inclusion of Gentiles in the Messianic line, foreshadowing the universal scope of the Gospel. Salmon's marriage to Rahab also demonstrates God's grace and redemption, as Rahab's faith led to her becoming part of the lineage of Christ (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a>). This inclusion of a Gentile woman in the genealogy highlights the breaking down of ethnic barriers in God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/ram.htm">Ram</a></b><br>A descendant of Judah, Ram is part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. His lineage is significant in tracing the fulfillment of God's promises through the tribe of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amminadab.htm">Amminadab</a></b><br>Known as the father of Nahshon, Amminadab is a key figure in the genealogy, linking the generations from the patriarchs to the monarchy of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahshon.htm">Nahshon</a></b><br>He was a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus. His role as a leader is noted in the Book of Numbers, where he is mentioned as the head of the tribe during the census.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/salmon.htm">Salmon</a></b><br>Salmon is noted as the father of Boaz, who is a significant figure in the Book of Ruth. Salmon's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuity of God's plan through unexpected and redemptive relationships.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through generations. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan and His sovereignty over history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_use_of_ordinary_people.htm">God's Use of Ordinary People</a></b><br>The individuals listed in genealogies were ordinary people used by God to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. This encourages us to see how God can use our lives for His glory, regardless of our status or background.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_legacy.htm">Leadership and Legacy</a></b><br>Nahshon's role as a leader of Judah during the Exodus highlights the importance of godly leadership. Our actions and faithfulness can leave a lasting legacy for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_inclusion.htm">Redemption and Inclusion</a></b><br>The genealogy includes figures like Salmon, who married Rahab, a former Canaanite prostitute. This inclusion shows God's redemptive power and His willingness to include all who turn to Him in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_amminadab_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Amminadab in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_hell_eternal_(matt_25_46_vs_mal_4_1).htm">Is hell eternal? (Matthew 25:46 vs. Malachi 4:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_did_jesus_meet_peter_and_andrew.htm">Where did Jesus first meet Simon Peter and Andrew? By the sea of Galilee (Matthew 4:18-22) On the banks of river Jordan (John 1:42). After that, Jesus decided to go to Galilee (John 1:43)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_obed's_link_to_david_inconsistent.htm">In Ruth 4:17, are there inconsistencies with other genealogies that question Obed's direct link to King David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Naasson,</span> or Nahshon, the brother of Elisheba the wife of Aaron, was, at the time of the Exodus, the "prince (or captain) of the children" of Judah (<a href="/numbers/1-7.htm" title="Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab.">Numbers 1:7</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm" title="And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.">Numbers 2:3</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm" title="And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;">1Chronicles 2:10</a>). A Jewish legend made him the first to enter the waters of the Red Sea.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Naasson</span> ( <span class="accented">Nahshon</span>, Revised Version) <span class="cmt_word">begat Salmon</span>. This line of descent, from Nahshon to David, is also given by St. Luke (<a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31, 32</a>), and is derived from <a href="/ruth/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a>. But it has occasioned some difficulty, because it makes but five steps from Nahshon, who (<a href="/numbers/1-7.htm">Numbers 1:7</a>) was one of the heads of fathers' houses at the time of the Exodus, to the days of David. According to the chronology added in the margin of the Authorized Version, this period extended from <span class="date">B.C. 1490</span> to <span class="date">B.C. 1056</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> more than four hundred and thirty years, thus making a generation to consist in each case of more than eighty years. And even according to the more accurate computation of the date of the Exodus ( <span class="date">B.C. 1304</span>) the period would be two hundred and forty-eight years, thus making each generation nearly fifty years. Even this seems very long, especially in the East; so that it is probable that the genealogy in Ruth, merely adopted by the evangelists, recorded only the more important names. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/1-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Ram</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀρὰμ</span> <span class="translit">(Aram)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_689.htm">Strong's 689: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ram, son of Hezron and father of Amminadab. Of Hebrew origin; Aram, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amminadab,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀμιναδάβ</span> <span class="translit">(Aminadab)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_284.htm">Strong's 284: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amminadab, son of Ram and father of Nahshon, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Aminadab, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amminadab</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀμιναδὰβ</span> <span class="translit">(Aminadab)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_284.htm">Strong's 284: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amminadab, son of Ram and father of Nahshon, one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Aminadab, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nahshon,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ναασσών</span> <span class="translit">(Naassōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3476.htm">Strong's 3476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nahshon, son of Amminadab and father of Salmon, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Naasson, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nahshon</span><br /><span class="grk">Ναασσὼν</span> <span class="translit">(Naassōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3476.htm">Strong's 3476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nahshon, son of Amminadab and father of Salmon, and one of the ancestors of Jesus. Of Hebrew origin; Naasson, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγέννησεν</span> <span class="translit">(egennēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1080.htm">Strong's 1080: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Salmon.</span><br /><span class="grk">Σαλμών</span> <span class="translit">(Salmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4533.htm">Strong's 4533: </a> </span><span class="str2">Salmon, son of Nahshon and father of Boaz. 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