5992. Amminadab
Lexical Summary
Amminadab: Amminadab

Original Word: עַמִּינָדָב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Ammiynadab
Pronunciation: am-mee-naw-dawb'
Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-naw-dawb')
KJV: Amminadab
NASB: Amminadab
Word Origin: [from H5971 (עַם - People) and H5068 (נָדַב - offered willingly)]

1. people of liberality
2. Amminadab, the name of four Israelites

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Amminadab

From am and nadab; people of liberality; Amminadab, the name of four Israelites -- Amminadab.

see HEBREW am

see HEBREW nadab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from am and nadib
Definition
"my kinsman is noble," the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Amminadab (13).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַמִּינָדָב proper name, masculine (my kinsman is noble); — ᵐ5 Αμος(ε)ιναδαβ:

1 Aaron's father-in-law Exodus 6:23; Numbers 1:7; Numbers 2:3; Numbers 7:12,17; Numbers 10:14 (all P), Ruth 4:19,20; 1 Chronicles 2:10 (twice in verse).

2 Levites:

a. 1 Chronicles 6:7.

b. 1 Chronicles 15:10,11.

Topical Lexicon
Genealogical Placement in Judah

Amminadab appears early in the line of Judah, nestled between Ram and Nahshon (Ruth 4:19–20; 1 Chronicles 2:10). Through Nahshon, the family line proceeds to Salmon, Boaz, Obed, Jesse and David, and ultimately to the Messiah (Matthew 1:4; Luke 3:32–33). Thus Amminadab stands as a critical link in Scripture’s unfolding promise that “the scepter shall not depart from Judah” (Genesis 49:10), providing historical continuity from the patriarchs to the royal house and, in due course, to Jesus Christ.

Family Connections that Shaped Israel’s Exodus Community

Exodus 6:23 records that “Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon.” Through this marriage Amminadab’s household became connected to both the royal (Judah) and priestly (Levi) lines. In one generation his daughter became Israel’s first high-priest’s wife, and his son Nahshon became Judah’s tribal chief. These ties underscore God’s sovereign weaving of family relationships for covenant purposes: the leading tribe and the priesthood stood united even before Israel left Sinai.

Tribal Leadership through Nahshon

Numbers repeatedly identifies Nahshon as “son of Amminadab” when listing tribal heads (Numbers 1:7; 2:3; 7:12, 17; 10:14). As chief of Judah, Nahshon marched first whenever Israel broke camp and brought the inaugural tribal offering at the dedication of the tabernacle. The repeated mention of Amminadab places honor on the father as the source of this prominent leader, highlighting the biblical value placed on a godly heritage.

Ancestor of the Davidic Covenant and the New Covenant

By appearing in the genealogy that culminates in King David (Ruth 4) and again in the genealogies of Jesus Christ, Amminadab’s name testifies to the consistency of God’s redemptive plan. The Lord’s covenant with David (2 Samuel 7) and the New Covenant in Christ both flow through a lineage in which Amminadab is indispensable. His placement affirms that every generation, no matter how briefly noted, serves the larger purpose of advancing salvation history.

A Second Amminadab among the Levites

1 Chronicles 6:22 and 15:10–11 mention a Levite named Amminadab descended from Kohath. King David appointed him chief over 112 relatives to help transport the ark to Jerusalem. His inclusion illustrates the recurring principle that God raises up servants bearing familiar names to meet new needs in each era. While distinct from the Judahite Amminadab, this Levite shares in the broader testimony: faithful service within one’s God-given tribe contributes to national worship and blessing.

Ministry Significance and Theological Themes

1. Covenant Continuity: Amminadab’s placement in key genealogies underscores the unbroken thread of promise from Abraham to Christ. The precision of Scripture’s record encourages confidence in every word God has spoken.

2. Family Discipleship: By producing children who became a chief of Judah and the wife of the high priest, Amminadab exemplifies the far-reaching impact of cultivating faith within the home (Deuteronomy 6:6-9).

3. Servant Leadership: Whether through Nahshon’s public leadership or the Levite Amminadab’s behind-the-scenes service, the name is associated with willing, orderly obedience—an enduring model for all who lead or serve in the body of Christ.

Practical Applications

• Honor Heritage: Like Amminadab, believers today may never see the full reach of their faithfulness, yet their steadfastness can shape future generations for kingdom purposes.

• Integrate Worship and Leadership: The Judahite and the Levite Amminadabs remind the church that strong civil or tribal leadership must remain intertwined with wholehearted devotion to God’s presence.

• Trust God’s Timing: The centuries between Amminadab and the birth of Christ demonstrate that divine promises often unfold over long stretches, calling for patient faith.

Key References

Exodus 6:23; Numbers 1:7; Numbers 2:3; Numbers 7:12, 17; Numbers 10:14; Ruth 4:19–20; 1 Chronicles 2:10; 1 Chronicles 6:22; 1 Chronicles 15:10–11

Forms and Transliterations
וְעַמִּֽינָדָב֙ וְעַמִּינָדָֽב׃ וְעַמִּינָדָב֙ ועמינדב ועמינדב׃ עַמִּֽינָדָֽב׃ עַמִּינָדָ֑ב עַמִּינָדָ֖ב עַמִּינָדָ֛ב עַמִּינָדָ֣ב עַמִּינָדָֽב׃ עמינדב עמינדב׃ ‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ ‘ammînāḏāḇ amminaDav veamminaDav wə‘ammînāḏāḇ wə·‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ
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Exodus 6:23
HEB: אֱלִישֶׁ֧בַע בַּת־ עַמִּינָדָ֛ב אֲח֥וֹת נַחְשׁ֖וֹן
NAS: the daughter of Amminadab, the sister
KJV: daughter of Amminadab, sister
INT: Elisheba the daughter of Amminadab the sister of Nahshon

Numbers 1:7
HEB: נַחְשׁ֖וֹן בֶּן־ עַמִּינָדָֽב׃
NAS: Nahshon the son of Amminadab;
KJV: Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
INT: Nahshon the son of Amminadab

Numbers 2:3
HEB: נַחְשׁ֖וֹן בֶּן־ עַמִּינָדָֽב׃
NAS: Nahshon the son of Amminadab,
KJV: the son of Amminadab [shall be] captain
INT: Nahshon the son of Amminadab

Numbers 7:12
HEB: נַחְשׁ֥וֹן בֶּן־ עַמִּינָדָ֖ב לְמַטֵּ֥ה יְהוּדָֽה׃
NAS: the son of Amminadab, of the tribe
KJV: the son of Amminadab, of the tribe
INT: was Nahshon the son of Amminadab of the tribe of Judah

Numbers 7:17
HEB: נַחְשׁ֖וֹן בֶּן־ עַמִּינָדָֽב׃ פ
NAS: of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
KJV: of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
INT: of Nahshon the son of Amminadab

Numbers 10:14
HEB: נַחְשׁ֖וֹן בֶּן־ עַמִּינָדָֽב׃
NAS: the son of Amminadab, over
KJV: the son of Amminadab.
INT: Nahshon the son of Amminadab

Ruth 4:19
HEB: הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ עַמִּֽינָדָֽב׃
NAS: Ram, and to Ram, Amminadab,
KJV: and Ram begat Amminadab,
INT: Ram was born Amminadab

Ruth 4:20
HEB: וְעַמִּֽינָדָב֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־
NAS: and to Amminadab was born Nahshon,
KJV: And Amminadab begat Nahshon,
INT: Amminadab was born Nahshon

1 Chronicles 2:10
HEB: הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ עַמִּינָדָ֑ב וְעַמִּינָדָב֙ הוֹלִ֣יד
NAS: the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab
KJV: begat Amminadab; and Amminadab
INT: Ram became of Amminadab and Amminadab the father

1 Chronicles 2:10
HEB: אֶת־ עַמִּינָדָ֑ב וְעַמִּינָדָב֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־
NAS: of Amminadab, and Amminadab became the father
KJV: Amminadab; and Amminadab begat
INT: became of Amminadab and Amminadab the father of Nahshon

1 Chronicles 6:22
HEB: בְּנֵ֖י קְהָ֑ת עַמִּינָדָ֣ב בְּנ֔וֹ קֹ֥רַח
NAS: of Kohath [were] Amminadab his son,
KJV: of Kohath; Amminadab his son,
INT: the sons of Kohath Amminadab his son Korah

1 Chronicles 15:10
HEB: לִבְנֵ֖י עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל עַמִּינָדָ֣ב הַשָּׂ֔ר וְאֶחָ֕יו
NAS: of Uzziel, Amminadab the chief,
KJV: of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief,
INT: of the sons of Uzziel Amminadab the chief of his relatives

1 Chronicles 15:11
HEB: שְׁמַֽעְיָ֔ה וֶאֱלִיאֵ֖ל וְעַמִּינָדָֽב׃
NAS: Shemaiah, Eliel and Amminadab,
KJV: Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,
INT: Shemaiah Eliel and Amminadab

13 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5992
13 Occurrences


‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ — 10 Occ.
wə·‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ — 3 Occ.

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