In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab.

NUMBERS 10:14KJV
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Numbers 10:14 (KJV)

What does Numbers 10:14 mean?

Numbers 10:14 describes how, when the Israelites set out on their journey, the tribe of Judah led the way, marching first with their banner and organized by their groups. Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, was in charge of Judah’s division as they traveled.

This verse is part of the instructions for how the Israelites were to break camp and move through the wilderness after leaving Mount Sinai. The focus is on order and leadership: Judah, as the leading tribe, goes first, and Nahshon is named as their leader. This detail highlights the structured way the Israelites traveled, with each tribe having a set place and leader.

Where else these words appear

“Nahshon” Hebrew H5177 · used in 9 verses

  • Exodus 6:23 And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
  • Numbers 2:3 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.
  • Ruth 4:20 And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

“Amminadab” Hebrew H5992 · used in 12 verses

  • Exodus 6:23 And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
  • Numbers 7:12 And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:
  • 1 Chronicles 2:10 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;

“standard” Hebrew H1714 · used in 14 verses

  • Numbers 1:52 And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throughout their hosts.
  • Numbers 2:17 Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards.
  • Numbers 2:34 And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses: so they pitched by their standards, and so they set forward, every one after their families, according to the house of their fathers.

“went” Hebrew H5265 · used in 140 verses

  • Genesis 11:2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.
  • Numbers 10:25 And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, which was the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
  • Numbers 33:32 And they removed from Benejaakan, and encamped at Horhagidgad.