Mar 31, 23 Daily Reyd Mar 30, 23. However, his singular focus on loving G-d may have been at the expense of his being deficient in Yirat Shamayim (awe of G-d), as more fully discussed below. Apr 5, 23 Audio Roundup 2023:14 Apr 5, 23 Daily Reyd Apr 4, 23 The Mitzvah to Check for Signs of Kashrut Apr 4, 23 Daily Reyd Apr 3, 23 Who Reads the Haggadah? 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 . [18]This is the opinion of Rabbi Yehudah. And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah; Numbers 7:17 chapter context similar meaning . 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." Nahshon and the First Step Sun., June 30, 10am Rev. Cultivating humility is also an essential part the process. Hashem said to Moshe, 'Moshe, stretch out your hand over the sea and split it,' and Moshe stretched out his hand over the sea, and the water saw the face of Hashem and the depths quaked and trembled, as it says, 'The nations perceived You and trembled.' He was born about -1450 in Egypt. They wondered why it was that only Aaron and his sons were involved in these holy ritual activities and not them? English Standard Version Respect for boundaries, restraint, humbleness and following the commandments are qualities that animate our traditional observance and have proven to be an integral part of the sustainable model of Judaism. According to the Tanchuma, noted above, the original set of 70 Zekeinim, 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). On the other hand, serving solely out of fear tends to reinforce the careful observance of only the negative commandments. How to pronounce Nahshon? (16) And you lift up your rod and hold out your arm over the sea and split it, so that the Israelites may march into the sea on dry ground. The Red Sea is the world's northernmost tropical sea and is also one of the most heavily traveled waterways. 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], });. Thus there was the cloud with the darkness, and it cast a spell upon the night, so that the one could not come near the other all through the night. Nachshon was rewarded for his personal heroism at the Red Sea, by being honored with bringing the first sacrifice at the dedication of the Tabernacle. He wonders how they could just reject the venerable leadership roles entrusted to them, in order to pursue some personal quest for more power and the perception of a greater exalted position. Its a most laudable principle; but, unfortunately, its often only honored in the breach. Nahshon had a sister, Elisheba, who married Aaron and bore his four sons. He was exactly halfway in the direct male line between Judah and King David. It didnt, for example, say my righteous one, but rather my beloved one. At the same time, Nachshon is also portrayed as the spiritual ancestor of Otniel ben Kenaz (Gilgul Neshamot, Letter Ayin, under Otniel ben Kenaz), who is the first of the Judges mentioned in the Book of Judges (3:9) and the genius credited with deriving the three hundred or more laws forgotten during the mourning period after Moses passed away (BT Temurah 16a). Artist's Statement: This is a painting of Nachshon Ben Aminadav who walked into the sea when the Egyptians where chasing the Jews. [10]Numbers 13:6 and 34:18-19.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_10').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_10', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); Neither was he provided a dispensation from the judgment of the Sin of the Spies,[11]See Numbers 14:30, 26:65 and 32:12, as well as, Deuteronomy 1:35-36.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_11').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_11', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); as was Caleb. The one who presents his offering on the first day is Nahshon son of Amminadab of the tribe of . Apr 17, 23 Falling in the Presence of God Apr 14, 23 How to Know What Is Good For Us Apr 14, 23 Should Maggid Take Forever? They loved G-d and craved the exhilaration and euphoria felt while being engaged in Ruach HaKodesh. 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. That kind of thought process is more likely to yield profanation than holiness. 1391 Nahshon or Nachshon ben Aminadav ( ; "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 and an important figure in the Hebrew's Passage of the Red Sea which according to the Jewish Midrash he initiated by walking in head deep until the sea split. But we do know this: The first steps are the hardest ones, and the most necessary. 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], });. Tanchuma, Behaalotcha, Siman 16 and Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 736:6. He was also profoundly human, as discussed below. His name is Nachshon, the son of Aminadav. Floundering, Moses began to pray for guidance. 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. Nahshon was a model prince,[15] and was called "king". See also Rambam, Mishne Torah, Hilchot Deot, Chapter 5. According to the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon was a son of Amminadab, descendant in the fifth generation of Judah, and brother-in-law of Aaron. Nahshon - In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon (Hebrew: Naon) was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers. It notes they didnt marry because they didnt view anyone as a worthy match. Nachshon nephews, Nadav and Avihu, similarly failed to consult with Moses and also avoided consulting with their father Aaron or even each other, as noted above. He was the brother-in-law of Aaron, the high priest. [2][3][4] According to the Greek New Testament,[5] he is also the father-in-law of Rahab. 9), Nahshon was a model prince (Hor. See also Onkelos on Exodus 24:11, as well as, Bechor Shor and Kli Yakar commentaries thereon. The Talmud. Thereupon the princes of Yehuda hurled stones at them; as it is said, The princes of Yehuda their council (the word for council has the same root as the verb 'to stone'; so it is here understood as 'their stoners'). The term used in the Biblical verse is Zekeinim.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_52').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_52', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); appointed expressly for the purpose of receiving the prophetic flow from the Divine presence, must have felt this need particularly acutely. The enjoyment of spiritual rewards can be every bit as seductive and captivating as physical delights [75]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 Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_75').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_75', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. He was christened in Numbers 1:7, Exodus, time of, Moses. He sent Michael the minister, and He made a wall of fire between the Egyptians and Bnei Yisrael, and the Egyptians wanted to come/chase after Bnei Yisrael, but they were unable to go because of the fire. (18) This is the line of Perez: Perez begot Hezron, (19) Hezron begot Ram, Ram begot Ammi-nadab, (20) Amminadab begot Nahshon, Nahshon begot Salmon, (21) Salmon begot Boaz, Boaz begot Obed, (22) Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David. () . 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. ; Shovav . 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. They, therefore, thought why not overindulge in physical delights, without restraint? The word choice is interesting. See Leviticus Rabbah 20:10 and Pesikta DRav Kahanna 26:9, which refer to them also arrogantly and irreverently feasting their eyes on the Divine presence. [12]Seder Olam Rabbah 12.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_12').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_12', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); Despite his prominent and heroic role in the miraculous parting of the Red Sea, the Bible[13]Exodus 14:1-31.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_13').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_13', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); does not mention his presence, let alone his exploits there. (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. Our practical approach to love of and attachment to G-d is to emulate the ways of G-d through acts of kindness and righteous behavior, See BT Sota 14a; Berachot 33b (which references Deuteronomy 10:12); and Shabbos 31b. Cf. The sea was calmed and split allowing the children of Israel to pass through. Humbleness, though, was a character trait Nachshon and the others appeared to be sorely lacking. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. He described the Tribe of Benjamin entering the Red Sea first and being berated by the Tribe of Judah, who claimed this privilege. The most famous Nahshon story comes from the crossing of the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt. I decided that perhaps I was mistaken, and that and his were mentioned in hindsight. The lacuna implies that there was more to the story. Why didnt he and the others seek advice from Moses. Pirke DRabbi Eleiezer 42:1, which describes how the Tribes of Binyamin and Judah were arguing about who would go first, when Nachshon, who was known as holy and great in the eyes of everyone, jumped in first. Nahshon's sister Elisheba married Aaron, and this is especially mentioned as a hint that one should take care to select a wife whose brothers are noble. (But first, let's take a look at itself in the ). They took outsized risks for what was in essence just an attempt to gratify their personal desires [99]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 Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_99').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_99', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. Rabbi Meir appears to disagree about Nachshon being the first to jump into the water. In the itinerary given in Numbers 33, forty-two stations are listed, [1] although this list differs slightly from the narrative account of the journey . Perhaps, Nachshon and the others thought they were, therefore, immunized from suffering similar consequences. The Shelah goes on to single out Nachshon, who was supposed to embody the role of leader of the entire nation entrusted to Judah. 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. Its the combination that enables a more complete devotion to Divine service. He explains that all twelve Tribal Leaders were included in the two hundred and fifty and were the same, The Shelah goes on to single out Nachshon, who was supposed to embody the role of leader of the entire nation entrusted to Judah. ; Uri . He notes it occurred after the Kohanim and Levites [54]Numbers 8.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_54').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_54', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); were separated out from the rest of the Cildren of Israel, for service. 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." 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. As a result of the Sin of the Spies, they no longer received this special benefit, effortlessly, by virtue of their appointment to the Seventy Elders. Hence, they didnt feel the need to consult with them prior to taking their misguided and fateful action. See also JT Sota 25a, which notes that serving out of awe diminishes the tendency to reject. He presumably knew his brother-in-law Nachshon well and yet, he felt Nachshon would not have voluntarily stepped down when Moses returned. Awe of G-d is achieved by performing the Mizvot prescribed by the Torah. Perhaps, Nachshon and the others among the Seventy Elders were even more profoundly affected, suffering from their own unique form of ennui, as noted above. And Nachshon jumped first and went down (in)to the sea, and his name was holy and great in/to the eyes of everyone (in Bnei Yisrael), and through Nachshon, the son of Yehuda's, domineering hand, all of Bnei Yisrael entered after him into the sea, as it says, "Yehuda became His holy nation, Israel his dominion." See also Rav Hayyim Vitals Shaar HaGilgulim 33:4, where he links Nachshon to Avihu and also to love of G-d. It discusses how they were arrogant, entitled, self-indulgent, haughty and selfish. See also Numbers Rabbah 13:7. He explains that all twelve Tribal Leaders were included in the two hundred and fifty and were the same Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_48').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_48', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); is not so kind. It is inconceivable he would have such sordid motives. Maimonides, in his Guide for the Perplexed (3:52), explains that love of G-d is achieved through knowledge of the Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_104').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_104', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. There's only one Nahshon in the Bible, and he is quite famous. 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. Instead, they eschewed any advice and forfeited the opportunity for Moses to help them [98]Nachshon nephews, Nadav and Avihu, similarly failed to consult with Moses and also avoided consulting with their father Aaron or even each other, as noted above.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_98').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_98', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });, by participating in the Korach rebellion. : the members of the Tribe of Judah). It would appear no coincidence that after they found themselves peremptorily removed from its nurturing radiance, because of the Sin of the Spies, they sought to contrive a way to get back into its loving embrace. 14:20). In Exodus 6 Exodus 6:23 Meaning. Maimonides (Sefer Hamitzvot, Shoresh 4), who defines being holy as performing all the Mitzvot. Then God said to Moses (my translation) "Stop praying already! According to the Gra, in his commentary on Seder Olam Rabbah 12, Nachshon passed away approximately one month later, in the conflagration that engulfed the leaders in connection with the Sin of the Complainers, at Kivrot HaTaavah (Graves of Desire). The Talmud [43]BT Shabbos 156a.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_43').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_43', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); notes and Maimonides [44]Maimonides, Mishne Torah, Hilchot Deot. Our practical approach to love of and attachment to G-d is to emulate the ways of G-d through acts of kindness and righteous behavior [104]See BT Sota 14a; Berachot 33b (which references Deuteronomy 10:12); and Shabbos 31b. (1) And it was, when Pharaoh sent the nation, this is what Scripture said, "Your arid fields are as a pomegranate orchard," (Shir Hashirim 4:13). [11], Owing to his direct descent from Judah and to his being the progenitor of so many kings, Nahshon is extolled by the rabbis as a most noble man. (17) And I will stiffen the hearts of the Egyptians so that they go in after them; and I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his warriors, his chariots and his horsemen. He asks rhetorically, could Nachshon have actually intended to profane himself this way? They thought this was only because Moses had used his unique position and access to G-d to implore and pray to G-d to appoint his brother and nephews to these roles, Ironically, coveting someone elses position as a means of achieving sanctity is itself sanctimonious. (23) The Egyptians came in pursuit after them into the sea, all of Pharaohs horses, chariots, and horsemen. What motivated him and the other Tribal Leaders to participate in the Korach Rebellion? Nachshon was rewarded for his personal heroism at the Red Sea, by being honored with bringing the first sacrifice at the dedication of the Tabernacle. God said to him, "My beloved ones are drowning in the stormy seas, and you are standing and praying?" Moses replied, "Master of the world, what am I to do?" Luckily, I stumbled across an article that listed the sources connecting to the occurrence at . In the Hebrew Bible, ' Nahshon' (Hebrew: Naon) was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers. 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). From All in one systems to full blown sump driven filtration with the Reefer series, each tank has the ability to become a true show piece in your home or office. The divisions of the camp of Judah went first, under their standard. jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_44').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_44', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); explains, our inborn character traits are neutral; they may be sublimated in pursuance of a higher purpose or misused. Nahshon is mentioned several times in the Bible. For that reason Yehuda was worthy to be made the ruling power in Israel, as it is said, Yehuda became His sanctuary, Israel His dominion (the Temple was in the kingdom of Yehuda. The (last Chabbad) Rebbe saw Nahshon's heroic and brave endeavor as a call to action, saying: "One fellow named Nahshon jumped into the sea, and caused the great miracle of the Splitting of the Sea. 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