Then God said to Moses (my translation) "Stop praying already! This article is about the Biblical figure. Shnei Luchot HaBrit, Torah Shebichtav, Korach, Torah Ohr 11. It seems that Aaron contemplated appointing Nachshon, Caleb or one of the other greats at the time to be the interim leader, until Moses returned from Mount Sinai. It is shocking to recognize that the Midrash[1]Numbers Rabbah 18:3.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); places all twelve of the Leaders (Nesiim) of the Tribes among the members of the two hundred and fifty men, who, deploying fire pans with incense[2]Numbers 16:17-19 and 35, as well as, 17:1-5.0), were incinerated in the Korach rebellion. ). (1) The LORD said to Moses: (2) Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp before Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, before Baal-zephon; you shall encamp facing it, by the sea. 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. Why didnt he and the others seek advice from Moses [95]This was one of the critical mistakes made by Nadav and Avihu, as noted above.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_95').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_95', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });, their teacher and leader? This was one of the critical mistakes made by Nadav and Avihu, as noted above. The story goes that everyone had gathered by the water, and the Egyptians were coming, but nothing was happening and everyone was freaking out. And he said, "I have sunk in muddy depths and there is no place to stand; I have come into the deep water, and the current has swept me away." Avraham Pronounced: AHVR-rah-ham, Origin: Hebrew, Abraham in the Torah, considered the first . The most remarkable deed of Rahab was actually telling a lie, to protect two spies of Joshua. The sea was calmed and split allowing the children of Israel to pass through. He was an Israelite and a Judahite, and a member of the Perezite and Hezronite clans, through his descent from Jacob, Judah, Perez, and Hezron, respectively. See also Rambam, Mishne Torah, Hilchot Deot, Chapter 5. "Nahshon". He is reported to have been the person who jumped in first, into the deep water, nearly drowning and precipitating the miracle of the splitting of the Red Sea. 9b, 101b), and was called "king" (Sifre, Num. 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 . However, their hubris and sanctimonious behavior were inexcusable and disqualifying. The Chizkuni (in his commentary on Leviticus 10:1) notes they also compounded their errors by engaging in the unsanctioned Temple ritual solely for their own personal benefit and not in a representative capacity for the benefit of the entire community. Interestingly, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, in his book, Vision and Leadership (at page 45), discusses Judahs leadership qualities in contrast to those of Joseph. Numbers 11:16. 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. 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,, This is not intended to detract from the extraordinary character of Nachshon, who was a true hero. Tilemann Stella 's 1557 Itinera Israelitarum ex Aegypto. 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. The most famous Nahshon story comes from the crossing of the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt. 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. () ' () () () ' () () () () ' () () ' () () () ' () ' () () ' () () () ' () () () ' () () () ' () ' () () ' () ' () () () ' () ' ' ' (). In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon. In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle. It is a most arduous program, as described in detail in the Ramchals Mesilat Yesharim, a practical guide to achieving this goal. Maimonides (Sefer Hamitzvot, Shoresh 4), who defines being holy as performing all the Mitzvot. 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. May G-d reward all of our noble efforts to achieve true holiness, be G-d fearing and demonstrate our love of G-d through emulating G-ds ways with success and keep us safe and well. The Tabernacle was dedicated two years after the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 40:1). Moshe said before Hashem, 'Master of the Universe, the enemy is behind us and the sea is before/in front of us; which way will we travel?' See Numbers 13:30; 14:24 and 30; 26:65; and 32:12; as well as, Deuteronomy 1:36. (5) When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his courtiers had a change of heart about the people and said, What is this we have done, releasing Israel from our service? (6) He ordered his chariot and took his men with him; (7) he took six hundred of his picked chariots, and the rest of the chariots of Egypt, with officers in all of them. 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. After all, why didnt he at least consult with his brother-in-law Aaron about his issue? In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon,[1] and is within modern Rabbinical contexts often transliterated as Nachshon. Apr 15, 2023. The Shelah [48]Shelah (Shnei Luchot HaBrit), Torah Shebichtav, Numbers, Parshat Korach, Torah Ohr 11. Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon. 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. LSB NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB HNV. The Bartenura notes love, absent awe, promotes a tendency to focus only on the performance of the positive commandments and ignore the negative ones. This is particularly so for Nachshon, who personally suffered the loss of his nephews this way and just prior to his bringing the first sacrifice of the Tribal Leaders at the dedication of the Tabernacle. It discusses how they were arrogant, entitled, self-indulgent, haughty and selfish. Why not then seek a position that emulated this entre to the Divine? New Living Translation So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. (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. The teaching is also recorded in in BT Avoda Zarah 19a, without the reference to Yirat Shamayim. From the Max series all the way to the Reefer series of tanks, Red Sea has an option that will fit your needs. In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon. 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. In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon (Hebrew: Naon) was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers. Then Nachshon comes into the Numbers 7:12, The one who brought his offering on the first day was Nahshon son of Amminadab of the tribe of Judah. See also Numbers Rabbah 13:7.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_41').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_41', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); of the waters of the Red Sea. He pressed on, as we are told in . 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,, The Hebrew term used in the Midrashic account is Yedidi (Cf.Talmudic account, which uses the plural Yedidii, i.e. 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. 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. What did they hope to gain? 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], });. 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], });. He posits that if Nachshon had both been called Nasi and received the prestigious honor of being first, then he would have lorded it over the other Tribal Leaders [37]The Sifrei (Bamidbar 47) posits Nachshon was not also honored with the title Nasi, when bringing the first sacrifice of the Tribal Leaders in the Tabernacle, in order to prevent him from insisting, Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_37').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_37', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. As more fully discussed herein, the process of actually attaining Ruach Hakodesh is no easy task. He continued walking until the water reached his nostrils, then it parted and the nation was able to cross on dry land. It is suggested the word selected may ironically adumbrate to what caused Nachshons undoing. In the original Hebrew: nachshol and, hence, his name Nachshon. It reports that it was through the hand of a son of Judah, Nachshon, that all of Israel entering after them (citing Psalms 114:2, that Yehuda became his holy nation, Israel his dominion). In the Hebrew Bible, ' Nahshon' ( Hebrew: Naon) was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers. He asks rhetorically, could Nachshon have actually intended to profane himself this way? At that moment Moses was standing and praying. [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. Nachshons unrestrained courage and resolve, the very force of his personality that ennobled him, may have also negatively affected his judgment and put him in harms way. They, in effect, brazenly demanded reconnection with the Divine and eschewed any pretense of humble submission. Date of birth. In Parashat Naso we finally reach the completion of the Tabernacle with all of its elaborate furnishings. www.Nahshondionanderson.com. 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). However, achieving holiness is no easy task. (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. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. He asks rhetorically, could Nachshon have actually intended to profane himself this way? Moshe saw Bnei Yisrael's plight; he was praying for them, and Hashem said to him, "Why do you cry out to Me? Artist's Statement: This is a painting of Nachshon Ben Aminadav who walked into the sea when the Egyptians where chasing the Jews. Concerning him it is stated in Scripture, Save me O G-d, for the waters are come in unto my soul. The waters were split, (22) and the Israelites went into the sea on dry ground, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left. Undergoing the prescribed and arduous multi-step process of refinement needed to achieve Ruach Hakaodesh is itself a life-changing process. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle. 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? List time once again! What does this mean? This is Nachmanides novel interpretation of the Hebrew term Perush (separation), which is often equated with Kodesh (holiness). and, for example, Ramban, Ibn Ezra and Chizkuni commentaries on Deuteronomy 31:1. They sorely missed the euphoric state it produced that was akin to intoxication [72]See Rav Shimon Schwab, Mayan Beit HaSoevah, Shemini, commentary on Leviticus 9:1.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_72').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_72', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. The miraculous Exodus from Egypt and parting of the Red Sea presaged an intense and tempestuous period of approximately two and one-half years. The Talmud. See Rav Shimon Schwab, Mayan Beit HaSoevah, Shemini, commentary on Leviticus 9:1. It is noteworthy that the Mishna in Avot [78]Avot 1:3. This is not intended to detract from the extraordinary character of Nachshon, who was a true hero. Rabbi Meir appears to disagree about Nachshon being the first to jump into the water. 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." When Miriam next appears in the narrative, the Israelites have left Egypt, led by Moses, and have just crossed the Sea of Reeds (traditionally, though erroneously, identified as the Red Sea). and Elisheba . The sea separates the coasts of Egypt, Sudan . 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. 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], });. Like the rest of the two hundred fifty, they craved such a connection, almost like an addiction, without pre-conditions and boundaries. and 5 others; Ardon . On the east, toward the sunrise, the divisions of the camp of Judah are to encamp under their standard. Love of G-d may sound noble, but absent awe of G-d, it may just be another exercise in excess and overindulgence. He was christened in Numbers 1:7, Exodus, time of, Moses. It appears that the twelve Tribal Leaders, including Nachshon, were not guided by this kind of concern for the propriety of their actions in their obsessive pursuit of reigniting their prior spiritual connection to the Divine presence. They wondered why it was that only Aaron and his sons were involved in these holy ritual activities and not them? 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. [21]See Numbers Rabbah 13:7 and Ohr HaChaim commentary on Numbers 14:12.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_21').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_21', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); Interestingly, in the Biblical verse describing the event,[22]Numbers 7:12.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_22').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_22', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); he is not referred to by the title of Nasi, as are the other Tribal Leaders. Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore of the sea. Cf. 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. In Numbers 1 Numbers 1:7 Meaning. 1 to 9 of 9 Verses. With the proper level of belief, one can gain clarity and forge on successfully. This is. Nahshon son of Amminadab was in command. Rabbi Judah says: 'When the Israelites stood at the sea one said: 'I don't want to go down to the sea first.'Another said: 'I don't want to go down firsteither.' While they were standing there, and while Moses was praying to God to save them, Nachshon the son of Aminadav jumped up, went down and fell into the waves.'" The visible spectacle of Seventy Elders enjoying Ruach Hakodesh was, in essence, a form of. They were also so sure of themselves and Nachshons excessive bravery and resolve may have been a real impediment to his exercising sober and independent good judgment, under the circumstances. He has published articles in the Banking Law Journal, Real Estate Finance Journal and other fine publications. 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. Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano [40]In his work, Gilgulei Neshamot, Letter Aleph, under Elizur ben Shedeiur. See also Numbers Rabbah 13:7. See also Onkelos on Exodus 24:11, as well as, Bechor Shor and Kli Yakar commentaries thereon. (29) But the Israelites had marched through the sea on dry ground, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left. Moshe saw Bnei Yisrael's plight; he was praying for them, and Hashem said to him, "Why do you cry out to Me? Son of Amminadab . 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. Nickname is Nahshon ben Amminadab. Initially, it may feel as though stating ones thoughts in the midst of a crowd would be too polarizing and that it would be better to silence any beliefs which go against popular opinion. He replied to him, Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward. 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