They also engaged in a disastrous course of conduct that led to their untimely (Leviticus 10:1-2) and spectacular demise (Sifra, Shemini, Mechilta DMiluim 2:22-23). They wanted to be holy. This was viewed as an example of the principle of Metoch Shelo Lishma Bo Lishma. C.F. See also Daat Zekeinim commentary thereon.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_35').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_35', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });, provides a most interesting back-story on the Sin of the Golden Calf that sheds light on Nachshons personality. R' Akiva said: Bnei Yisrael went to the Red Sea and returned to the back scared/in fear that they wouldn't return to the water (scared to go in), and the tribe of Binyamin wanted to enter/go in, as it says, "Binyamin the youngest rules over them," (Tehillim 68:28). In the Hebrew Bible, ' Nahshon' (Hebrew: Naon) was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers. Leonard Grunstein, a retired attorney and banker, founded and served as Chairman of Metropolitan National Bank and then Israel Discount Bank of NY. At the crossing of the Red Sea Nahshon was the first to spring into the water (whence his name = "stormy sea-waves"), and it is in virtue of this that he was chosen to be the first to bring the dedicatory offering (Soah 37a; Num. (3) Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, They are astray in the land; the wilderness has closed in on them. (4) Then I will stiffen Pharaohs heart and he will pursue them, that I may gain glory through Pharaoh and all his host; and the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD. Nachshon is not mentioned in the Biblical exodus story per se (he is cited in Numbers 1:7 as the chief in the Tribe of Judah), yet he looms large in. Their misjudgment was analogous to a similar fatal error made by another set of otherwise great people, Nachshons nephews Nadav and Avihu [57]Its noteworthy that despite the horrible result of Nadav and Avihu each taking a fire pan and performing the sacred ritual of burning incense, the two hundred fifty were willing to repeat what Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_57').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_57', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. He is renowned for his courage and faith in being the first to jump into the deep waters of the Red Sea, before they were miraculously parted. Bnei Yisrael saw the Yam Suf as a clearly impossible impasse, a roadblock in their journey, while Nachshon had crystal-clear emunah in Hashem and allowed the misty and confusing details of the moment to fade away. The visible spectacle of Seventy Elders enjoying Ruach Hakodesh was, in essence, a form of Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_55').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_55', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. and, for example, Ramban, Ibn Ezra and Chizkuni commentaries on Deuteronomy 31:1.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_96').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_96', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. LSB NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB HNV. The Maximum width of the Red Sea is 355 km, the maximum length is 2,250 Km, and the water volume in the Red Sea is 233,000 km3.The Red Sea has a surface area of about 174,000 square miles (438,000 km) which is 1,398 miles (2250 km) long and, at its widest point is over . He was the brother-in-law of Aaron, the high priest. By the same account of The Exodus then, Nahshon did not survive the forty year sojourn in the wilderness to enter the Promised Land. Alternative: He was christened in Numbers 1:7, Exodus, time of, Moses. na'-shon (nachshon; Septuagint and New Testament, Naasson): A descendant of Judah; brother-in-law of Aaron and ancestor of David and of Jesus Christ ( Exodus 6:23 Numbers 1:7 1 Chronicles 2:10, 11 Ruth 4:20 Matthew 1:4 Luke 3:32 ). Nachshon saw what was happeningand jumped into the sea. Numbers 10:14. Concerning him it is stated in Scripture, Save me O G-d, for the waters are come in unto my soul. (19011906). In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon.According to a Jewish Midrash, he was the person who initiated the Hebrews' passage through the Red Sea, by walking in head-deep until the sea parted. [5] Nahshon was the son of Amminadab and the brother of Elisheba, the wife of Aaron (Exodus 6:23). According to a Jewish Midrash, he was the person who initiated the Hebrews' passage through the Red Sea, by walking in head-deep until the sea parted. Given his unabashed bravery at the Red Sea and love of G-d, he might have been expected to balk at participating in a rebellion against those selected by G-d to serve. That, It is suggested they sought these positions because they mistakenly believed that proximity to the holy spatially and in terms of function would yield them a closer connection to the Divine presence and facilitate their readily attaining Ruach HaKodesh. He expresses astonishment that such high caliber individuals, as the Tribal Leaders, including Nachshon, participated in the Korach uprising. In this respect, it is suggested he also, in effect, abused the entre offered by his position for the satisfaction of his personal desires, not in a representative capacity for the benefit of the, Perhaps, they were caught up in the malaise that infected their generation when they learned of their fate, after the unmitigated disaster of the Sin of the Spies. But we do know this: The first steps are the hardest ones, and the most necessary. Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano [40]In his work, Gilgulei Neshamot, Letter Aleph, under Elizur ben Shedeiur. He is renowned for his courage and faith in being the first to jump into the deep waters of the Red Sea, before they were miraculously parted. According to a Jewish Midrash, he was the person who initiated the Hebrews' passage through the Red Sea . Nachshon ben Aminadav was a hero, esteemed individual and Leader (Nasi) of the Tribe of Judah. See also Ecclesiastes 5:9 and Rashi commentary thereon, as well as, Deuteronomy Rabbah 2:26.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_76').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_76', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. What did Hashem do? He pressed on, as we are told in . [18]This is the opinion of Rabbi Yehudah. Father of Hur; Jahdai . In his work, Gilgulei Neshamot, Letter Aleph, under Elizur ben Shedeiur. See also Joshua 14:6 and 13-14; Joshua 15:13, et seq. In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon, and is within modern Rabbinical contexts often transliterated as Nachshon. Since they (Bnei Yisrael) were taking advice/debating/arguing (over which course of action to take), Nachshon ben Amminadav jumped (into the Red Sea), and his tribe followed him into the sea. Recent Daily Reyd Apr 18, 23 The Tumah of a New Mother Apr 18, 23 Daily Reyd Apr 17, 23 Can You Call a Rabbi by His Name? Gender: Male Origin: Hebrew Alternate Spellings: Nahshon Select Gender: Female Male Either A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V Y Z (3) Pharaoh will say of the Israelites, "They are astray in the land; the wilderness has closed in on them." 1Ch 2:11 - And Nahshon H5177 begat H3205 Salma, H8007 and Salma H8007 begat H3205 Boaz, H1162. That Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_50').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_50', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. The Red Sea is the world's northernmost tropical sea and is also one of the most heavily traveled waterways. In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon. Nahshon was appointed by Moses, upon God's command, as prince of the tribe of Judah, and though his tribe was fourth in the order of the Patriarchs, yet at the dedication of the Tabernacle he was the first to bring his dedicatory offering ( Numbers 1:7; 2:3; 7:12,17; 10:14 ). Chizkuni [36]In his Chizkuni commentary on Numbers 7:2.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_36').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_36', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); expresses a somewhat similar concern in explaining why Nachshon was not called a Nasi, when he was honored with bringing the first sacrifice of the Tribal Leaders, at the dedication of the Tabernacle. Indeed, the Meshech Chochma [47]Meshech Chochma commentary on Numbers, Korach 8 (regarding Numbers 16:17).jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_47').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_47', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); asserts Nachshon tried to talk his fellow members of the elite two hundred fifty into walking away from Korach; but they demurred. The word choice is interesting. 9b, 101b), and was called "king" (Sifre, Num. Numerology Chaldean Numerology The maximum width of the sea is 355 km, and the sea's deepest point is 3,040 m at the central Suakin Trough, with the sea's estimated average depth being 490 m. In essence, they wanted to attain Ruach Hakodesh and its benefits the easy way, by appointment to the position. It is also submitted that it was not tempered by awe of G-d [74]Exodus 24:11 and see Haemek Davar commentary thereon.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_74').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_74', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. : with an extra yud). Seeing Nachshon bobbing around in the deep water and nearly drowning[19]See BT Sota 37a, as well as, Mechilta DRabbi Yishmael 14:22.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_19').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_19', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); could not have been a genuine confidence builder. Indeed, the Meshech Chochma. Moshe saw Bnei Yisrael's plight; he was praying for them, and Hashem said to him, "Why do you cry out to Me? They wondered why it was that only Aaron and his sons were involved in these holy ritual activities and not them? Like the rest of the two hundred fifty, they craved such a connection, almost like an addiction, without pre-conditions and boundaries. The story goes that everyone had gathered by the water, and the Egyptians were coming, but nothing was happening and everyone was freaking out. The most famous Nahshon story comes from the crossing of the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt. According to a Jewish Midrash, he was the person who initiated the Hebrews' passage through the Red Sea, by walking in head-deep until the sea parted. The Shelah goes on to single out Nachshon, who was supposed to embody the role of leader of the entire nation entrusted to Judah. As far back as I can remember, when I learned about , I learned that there was a man by the name of who jumped into the to prove his belief in Hashem. Nadav and Avihu experienced the Divine presence [85]See BT Brachot 17a, which describes the spiritual bliss, which G-d bestows on the righteous in heaven, as sitting with crowns on their head and enjoying the radiance of the Divine presence (Ziv Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_85').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_85', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); at Mount Sinai. The one who presents his offering on the first day is Nahshon son of Amminadab of the tribe of . Meshech Chochma commentary on Numbers, Korach 8 (regarding Numbers 16:17). Instead, they were to wander the desert for 40 years. [3]Head of the Tribe of Judah (Number 2:3) and deemed the king-like head (Sifrei, Bamidbar 47:1) of all the Tribal Leaders. ( , ) ( , ) ( , ) ( , ) ( , ) ' ( , ) ' " ( , ) ' ( , ) [What was it that Yehuda did? However, the Gra would exclude Nachshon, as noted above. See also Onkelos on Exodus 24:11, as well as, Bechor Shor and Kli Yakar commentaries thereon. When the Cowboys drafted Nahshon Wright with pick No. It was not for the benefit the nation; but rather for their own personal enjoyment [73]As to Nadav and Avihu, see Chizkuni (in his commentary on Leviticus 10:1), who notes they also compounded their errors by engaging in the unsanctioned Temple ritual solely for their own personal Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_73').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_73', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. R' Eliezer said: On the day that Hashem said: 'The water gathered and the water became solid (frozen), and it was divided into twelve parts for the twelve tribes, and there were walls of water between each path, and they (Bnei Yisrael) could see one another (through the water) and they saw Hashem going before them and they didn't see their footprints, as it says: In the sea was Your way, and Your path in the waters [they saw]," (Tehillim 77:20). See Chizkuni (on Leviticus 10:1) who makes this comment with regard to Nadav and Avihu. 11a; Zeb. It appears that they began to suffer from withdrawal and sought once again to achieve that euphoric feeling, by joining in the Korach rebellion to achieve their ends. See also Rav Nachman of Breslov, Likutei Moharan, Torah 41:1, who presents a darker view of this desire, as being rooted in the Yetzer Hara, as opposed to being a misguided desire to overindulge the Yetzer Tov. The Tabernacle was dedicated two years after the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 40:1). Nahshon ( Hebrew: ) or Nashon ben Amminadabh ( ; "Nahshon son of Aminadav") was, according to the Book of Exodus, the son of Amminadab; descendant in the fifth generation of Judah, brother-in-law of Aaron [ 1] and an important figure in the Hebrew 's Passage of the Red Sea which according to the Jewish Midrash he This letter, the numerical value of which is six, indicates that Nahshon was the ancestor of six men David, the Messiah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah each of whom was distinguished for six praiseworthy qualities. And they did so. They and Nachshon had similar goals and, it appears, had some similar character flaws, although, as detailed below, Nadav and Avihu had many more issues and their conduct was even more egregious, as detailed in the Midrash (Sifra, Shemini, Mechilta DMiluim 2:21 and 32; Leviticus Rabbah 20:6-11 and 12:1 and 5; Yalkut Shimoni on the Torah, 524:5-9; Numbers Rabbah 2:23-24; Sifra, Acharei Mot 1:1; Tanchuma Acharei Mot 6:1; and Pesikta DRav Kahanna 26:9) and Talmud (BT Sanhedrin 52a, Eruvin 63a, Yoma 53a and Yevamot 64a). The fact that they violated the rules in the process, to benefit only themselves personally, is a source of further profanation rather than sanctification. Nancy McDonald Ladd Senior Minister In the stories told of the Hebrew Exodus, teachers have long recounted the tale of Nahshon - the one who took the very first step into the Red Sea before it parted, without whose courage the freedom of the people could not be won. Husband of Miriam ., The Prophetess and Simar . Zealously pursuing them leads to the same kind of inability to be satisfied, because the desire for them is also insatiable [76]Ibid and see BT Makkot 10a (cited by Rav Schwab) and Maharsha commentary thereon. The Israelites stood at the banks of the sea and wailed with despair, but Nahshon entered the waters. (3) Camped on the front, or east side: the standard of the division of Judah, troop by troop. In rabbinical literature 47). Each acted impulsively, with reckless abandon and without prior consultation with the other. () ' () () () ' () () () () ' () () ' () () () ' () ' () () ' () () () ' () () () ' () () () ' () ' () () ' () ' () () () ' () ' ' ' (). An early but lesser-known Halachic Midrash tells the story differently: All the tribes competed with each other to be the first to plunge into the Red Sea, to show the way to the . The Bible[20]Exodus 14:31, as interpreted by Onkelos.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_20').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_20', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); reports the people looked to Moses (not Nachshon) and believed in G-d and the prophecies of his servant Moses. See BT Brachot 17a, which describes the spiritual bliss, which G-d bestows on the righteous in heaven, as sitting with crowns on their head and enjoying the radiance of the Divine presence (Ziv HaShechinah). It does not appear that anyone urged him to jump in or that he consulted with Moses or anyone else; he just unilaterally decided to do so. [27] Persistent Voices, Bronx Literary Festival, Red Umbrella Project, University of Miami, University of Southern California . Cf. The Tabernacle was moved to outside the physical encampment of the people and the center of the tangible presence of the Divine spiritual force shifted with it [88]Exodus 33:7-11.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_88').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_88', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. R' Yehuda said to [R' Meir]: That is not what happened; but each tribe was unwilling to be the first to enter the sea. Tell the Israelites to go forward. What have you done to us, taking us out of Egypt? In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon (Hebrew: Naon) was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers.In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon, and is within modern Rabbinical contexts often transliterated as Nachshon.. Many in the Talmud mention , but I was unable to find the correct in the 100 results that came up. This would appear to be another deficiency in their approach, given their audacious, immodest and unreserved attitudes that enabled them to believe they were entitled to have Ruach HaKadosh. [14] This is the origin of his name "Nahshol", that is, "stormy sea-waves". ). This is inconsistent with the view that they moved forward on their own because of Nachshon. jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_70').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_70', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. R' Gamliel says: 'The Egyptians chased after Bnei Yisrael until the Red Sea, and their enemies were camped behind them and the sea was in front of them, and Bnei Yisrael saw the Egyptians and they became very afraid/scared, and there they disposed of all the abominations of (from) Egypt from upon themselves, and they did great teshuvah, and they called out to their G-d, as it says, "Pharaoh drew near, and the children of Israel lifted up their eyes." This perforce included Nachshon. They wanted to be holy. The reference, though, to everyone following is not after him (i.e. The operation was also known as "The . See BT Sota 37a, as well as, Mechilta DRabbi Yishmael 14:22. They didnt seem interested in earning it the hard way, as anyone might, by fully satisfying the rigorous standards and strictly following the process outlined in the Mishna, Rav Hirsch discusses the application of this fundamental principle of refined behavior primarily in the context of relationships with parents, the Sabbath, purity of belief in G-d and business and. They began going down (in), and as they did, they were pelted with stones by the tribe of Yehuda, as it, says, "The princes of Yehuda pelt them with stones," (Ibd. [25]Numbers 16-18. As the Israelites were departing defiantly, (9) the Egyptians gave chase to them, and all the chariot horses of Pharaoh, his horsemen, and his warriors overtook them encamped by the sea, near Pi-hahiroth, before Baal-zephon. Nachshon passed away some time during this period [34]The Tabernacle was dedicated two years after the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 40:1). The sea was calmed and split allowing the children of Israel to pass through. What's this pomegranate orchard, filled with Ilan trees that produce fruit; this is how Bnei Yisrael left Egypt, full with all the good types of blessings. Genuine holiness is not some perk earned merely by assuming some position or function. However, their hubris and sanctimonious behavior were inexcusable and disqualifying. The people panicked and despaired. As discussed below, Nachshons unrestrained courage and zeal and his unbridled love of G-d [45]See also Rav Hayyim Vitals Shaar HaGilgulim 33:4.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_45').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_45', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });, may have fueled his impulse to pursue a more intimate, intense and boundless connection to the Divine [46]To appreciate the depth of his overwhelming need and courageous nature, consider, this was despite the very real risk of fatal consequences ensuing from rejection, as experienced by his own nephews, Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_46').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_46', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });, despite it being inappropriate under the then prevailing circumstances. It required restraint and respect for boundaries, which are essential to achieving holiness. Rabbi Hirsch agrees with Nachmanides [65]Ramban commentary on Leviticus 19:2.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_65').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_65', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); that the existential state of being holy is achieved by acting judiciously and with restraint in the realm of what is otherwise permitted [66]Rav Hirsch discusses the application of this fundamental principle of refined behavior primarily in the context of relationships with parents, the Sabbath, purity of belief in G-d and business and Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_66').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_66', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); and not already expressly prohibited. Rabbi Meir appears to disagree about Nachshon being the first to jump into the water. See also Rav Hayyim Vitals Shaar HaGilgulim 33:4, where he links Nachshon to Avihu and also to love of G-d.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_40').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_40', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); recounts how it is well known that Nachshon sanctified G-ds name by plunging up to his nose into the surge [41]In the original Hebrew: nachshol and, hence, his name Nachshon. The Israelites are finally free, struggling to leave Egypt behind, but now they find themselves trapped not able to cross the sea. To the contrary, as noted in the Talmud, According to the Shelah, Nachshon and the rest of the group of two hundred fifty had virtuous intentions. The Bible documents that Nachshon was born. This is the opinion of Rabbi Yehudah. Tilemann Stella 's 1557 Itinera Israelitarum ex Aegypto. In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon. (Tehillim 114:2) Q: Now that we know the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN and WHY, what was 's reward? Why didnt they at least ask Moses to intercede with G-d to provide them with some sort of role that might have afforded them the closer connection to the Divine presence they so desired [97]Moses had no issue with others possessing Ruach Hakodesh, as he demonstrated in the incident of Eldad and Medad, recorded in Numbers 11:26-29.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_97').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_97', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); or some other solution to their problem? Nachshon ran into freedom. However, as noted herein, Midrashic accounts and other commentators disagree with this point of view. : the members of the Tribe of Judah). He brought forth an offering at the dedication of the Tabernacle. to descend into the sea first. ; Hareph . Undergoing the prescribed and arduous multi-step process of refinement needed to achieve Ruach Hakaodesh is itself a life-changing process. They otherwise had many redeeming qualities and were slated to have a brilliant future (See Numbers Rabbah 2:4 and Sifra, Shemini, Mechlita DMiluim 2:32). He reasoned it was better to avoid the controversy and resentment it would have generated and bloodshed that would have ensued. and Elisheba . Nahshon Dion Anderson (born April 1, 1978) is an Afro-Latin American trans woman [1] [2] and Louisiana Creole non-fiction writer. The Hebrew term used in the Midrashic account is Yedidi (Cf.Talmudic account, which uses the plural Yedidii, i.e. [20], Nahshon is depicted as one of the ancestors of Christ in a lunette in the Sistine Chapel, where a youthful Nahshon is shown wearing a red robe and reading a book.[21]. And he (one) said, 'I'm not going to go in first to the sea,' as it says, "Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, and the house of Israel with deceipt," (Hoshea 12:1). Numbers 11:16. This is. It notes they didnt marry because they didnt view anyone as a worthy match. Maimonides (Sefer Hamitzvot, Shoresh 4), who defines being holy as performing all the Mitzvot. www.Nahshondionanderson.com. He posits that character traits, from the most spiritual to the most sensual, are not inherently bad or good. () . What was it that they were actually trying to achieve? They refused to listen to his good counsel because they presumed he was biased, as Aarons brother-in-law. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Death of Nahshon ben Aminadav at Jerusalem, Judah, "Nachshon", "Naasson", "Nasson", "Nahshon ben Amminadab", "Nashon Ben Amminadab", Prince of the Tribe of Judah/Chief, cohen, Prince de Jude. Nachshon was a slave with all the other Israelites who found redemption at the hand of God. [3] [4] She is a recipient of the Bronx Recognizes Its Own Award (BRIO), awarded by the Bronx Council on the Arts. ( Numbers 1:7, Numbers 10:14, 1_Chronicles 2:10) He . As a result, others felt disconnected from the ultimate completeness of being connected to the Divine. I was surprised yet again, only finding four brief pesukim about him, all in . Why not then seek a position that emulated this entre to the Divine? They reasoned, if only they could play a role in the Tabernacle service, in proximity to the Divine presence, they would ecstatically be basking in its radiance. . the Gra commentary on Seder Olam Rabbah 12, discussed below, as well as, the Pri Tzadik, Sefer Kedushat Shabbos, Maamer 6, by Rav Zadok HaKohen Rabinowitz of Lublin, who instead place Nachshon among the leaders incinerated in the Sin of Complainers and Graves of Desire. It is shocking to recognize that the Midrash, Numbers 16:17-19 and 35, as well as, 17:1-5.0), were incinerated in the Korach rebellion. This was one of the critical mistakes made by Nadav and Avihu, as noted above. It is suggested there is also the issue of his recklessly putting himself in danger at the Red Sea, which is not an admirable quality. The view that they were to wander the desert for 40 years resentment it would have ensued to disagree Nachshon! 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