Amminadab
Amminadab was the son of Ram and the father of Nahshon, a leader of the tribe of Judah in the wilderness generation. His descendants trace directly to Boaz, David, and Jesus, and his line is recorded in Ruth 4, Numbers, and Matthew's genealogy of Christ.
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Biography
- Father
- Ram
- Era
- Primeval / Patriarchal
Family
Did You Know?
1
Amminadab's daughter (by some genealogical readings, a relative) Elisheba married Aaron, meaning this family was connected to Israel's first high priest as well as its royal line.
2
His son Nahshon was, according to Numbers 1:7, the prince (tribal leader) of Judah during the wilderness wanderings.
Key Chapters
Key Passages
The Genealogy of Boaz
Ruth 4:19-20
Amminadab's name means 'my kinsman is noble' or 'people of the prince' - through his son Nahshon, his family led the tribe of Judah at the Exodus.
19nd Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,