Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

The standard

Genesis 49:8
Judah, your brothers will praise you.
Your hand will be on the necks of your enemies;
your father’s sons will bow down to you.
Judges 1:1
After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the Lord, “Who will be the first to fight for us against the Canaanites?”
1 Chronicles 5:2
Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

General references

Numbers 1:26
The descendants of Judah: according to their family records by their clans and their ancestral houses, counting the names of those 20 years old or more, everyone who could serve in the army,
Numbers 7:12
The one who presented his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah.
Numbers 26:22
These were Judah’s clans numbered by their registered men: 76,500.
Judges 1:2
The Lord answered, “Judah is to go. I have handed the land over to him.”

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