Numbers 7:12

And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:

Cross-references

In Numbers 7:19, the next tribe's leader brings an identical offering, continuing the same pattern established here.

In Numbers 7:73, the last tribe's offering mirrors the first, completing the 12-day dedication of the altar.

Numbers 1:7 Parallel

In Numbers 1:7, Nahshon is listed as the leader from Judah, the same person who offers first here.

Numbers 2:3 Parallel

In Numbers 2:3, Nahshon is named as chief of Judah's camp, confirming his role as first offering leader.

In Numbers 10:14, Nahshon again leads Judah's contingent in the wilderness march, reinforcing his role as tribal leader.

Ruth 4:20 Citation

In Ruth 4:20, Nahshon appears in David's genealogy, confirming his place as ancestor of Israel's greatest king.

Matthew 1:4 Citation

In Matthew 1:4, Nahshon is listed in Jesus' genealogy, showing his role in the messianic lineage.

Luke 3:32 Citation

In Luke 3:32, Nahshon appears again in Jesus' genealogy, confirming his place in the line of the Messiah.

1 Chronicles 2:10 confirms Nahshon's lineage as son of Amminadab, prince of Judah, directly linking to the first offerer.

In Genesis 49:10, Judah is promised the scepter; Nahshon, as a descendant, is part of that royal lineage leading to the Messiah.

In Genesis 49:8, Jacob blesses Judah with preeminence among his brothers—here Nahshon embodies that blessing as first to bring an offering.

Judges 1:2 Parallel

In Judges 1:2, Judah is again chosen to go first in battle, echoing the precedence Judah had in the offerings.