Nahshon was a model prince , and was called "king". See also Daat Zekeinim commentary thereon. As it says, "and one did not draw near the other all night long," (Ibd. King David also alludes to both these narratives (in Psalms 63:2-3 and 16 and Psalms 68:28), as described and interpreted in BT Sota 37a. Nahshon (Hebrew: ) or Nashon ben Amminadabh ( ; "Nahshon son of Aminadav") was a prominent leader of the ancient Israelites during the The Exodus. They and Nachshon had similar, One of the cogent lessons of the two hundred fifty, including Nachshon, is that even the very best people can do wrong, despite having the best of intentions; no one is immune. 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 benefit and not in a representative capacity for the benefit of the entire community. After all, didnt G-d assure them they were all holy [94]Exodus 19:6.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_94').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_94', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. The Red Sea Measurements The Red Sea is the world's northernmost tropical sea and occupies a part of the Great Rift Valley. 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. Rahab was also a Canaanite, who were the hated enemies of Israel. Head of the Tribe of Judah (Number 2:3) and deemed the king-like head (Sifrei, Bamidbar 47:1) of all the Tribal Leaders. BShem and BMishna. Moreover, absent G-ds miraculous intervention, he might have drowned, which would have deterred, rather than encouraged, the Jewish people moving forward and crossing the Red Sea, safely. 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. . The popular Yiddish saying "to be a Nachshon" means to be an "initiator.". According to Num i. Red Sea, Arabic Al-Bar Al-Amar, narrow strip of water extending southeastward from Suez, Egypt, for about 1,200 miles (1,930 km) to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects with the Gulf of Aden and thence with the Arabian Sea. 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. Genuine holiness is not some perk earned merely by assuming some position or function. He pressed on, as we are told in . Nachmanides encapsulates this concept in a pithy phrase loosely translated, as a person should not be a scoundrel with the permission of the Torah [71]His expression in the original Hebrew is: Naval BReshut HaTorah .jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_71').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_71', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. Website. Operation Nachshon (Hebrew: , Mivtza Nahshon) was a Jewish military operation during the 1948 war.Lasting from 5-16 April 1948, its objective was to break the Siege of Jerusalem by opening the Tel Aviv - Jerusalem road blockaded by Palestinian Arabs and to supply food and weapons to the isolated Jewish community of Jerusalem. The Hebrew term used in the Midrashic account is Yedidi (Cf.Talmudic account, which uses the plural Yedidii, i.e. In his work, Gilgulei Neshamot, Letter Aleph, under Elizur ben Shedeiur. Moses extraordinary personal example of nobility in the face of being advised of his own fate is legendary [96]See Deuteronomy 31 et seq. 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,, 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. () . Mar 31, 23 Daily Reyd Mar 30, 23. Son of Amminadab . It was an overpowering feeling that was likened to eating and drinking [86]Ibid.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_86').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_86', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. The teaching is also recorded in in BT Avoda Zarah 19a, without the reference to Yirat Shamayim. 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. 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. R. xiii. They sorely missed the euphoric state it produced that was akin to intoxication. Let not the waterflood overwhelm me, neither let the deep swallow me up etc. His name is Nachshon, the son of Aminadav. 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. (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. Q: How did ' expect to go forward? Moses and Aaron seemed to enjoy interacting with the Divine presence regularly and, based on their own prior experience, they incorrectly presumed there was something about their jobs that made it so. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_69').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_69', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); from overindulgence in or abuse of those things that are otherwise permissible, by establishing boundaries that honor the spirit, not just the letter of the law. The Meshech Chochma [53]Meshech Chochma, Behaalotcha 55.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_53').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_53', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); provides an extraordinary insight into the nature of this need, in his analysis of the precipitating cause of the incident of the Graves of Desire. ; Uri . ' ( ), Many in the Talmud mention , but I was unable to find the correct in the 100 results that came up. 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. The teaching is also recorded in in BT Avoda Zarah 19a, without the reference to Yirat Shamayim. 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. He presumably knew his brother-in-law Nachshon well and yet, he felt Nachshon would not have voluntarily stepped down when Moses returned. It goes on to cite Exodus 24:11, which describes that they beheld G-d and ate and drank. 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). When the Cowboys drafted Nahshon Wright with pick No. However, as the Shelah [56]Shnei Luchot HaBrit, Torah Shebichtav, Korach, Torah Ohr 11.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_56').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_56', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); notes, the two hundred fifty men, including Nachshon, died in the process of seeking a connection to the Divine, because, despite otherwise being great people, they craved this status in order to satisfy their desire for personal honor. At that time Moshe was engaged for a long while in prayer; so the Holy One, blessed be He, said to him, 'My beloved ones are drowning in the sea and thou prolongest prayer before Me!' What then were he and the others thinking? (28) The waters turned back and covered the chariots and the horsemenPharaohs entire army that followed them into the sea; not one of them remained. [14] This is the origin of his name "Nahshol", that is, "stormy sea-waves". 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. On the other hand, serving solely out of fear. 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. Geni requires JavaScript! 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], });. Avot 1:3. It was antithetical to achieving true holiness and an anathema in terms of attaining Ruach HaKodesh. 11a; Zeb. Being holy is all about, in effect, separating [69]This is Nachmanides novel interpretation of the Hebrew term Perush (separation), which is often equated with Kodesh (holiness). The word choice is interesting. He posits that character traits, from the most spiritual to the most sensual, are not inherently bad or good. See Rav Shimon Schwab, Mayan Beit HaSoevah, Shemini, commentary on Leviticus 9:1. Similarly, even though the Bible [68]See also Rambam, Mishne Torah, Hilchot Deot, Chapter 5.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_68').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_68', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); does not expressly prohibit using vulgar language, holiness requires avoiding such abusive speech. He explains that all twelve Tribal Leaders were included in the two hundred and fifty and were the same individuals who brought the Tribal leader sacrifices at the dedication of the Tabernacle. 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. 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? To put this in perspective, consider, in Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_84').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_84', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. 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. Hence, they didnt feel the need to consult with them prior to taking their misguided and fateful action. Its a most laudable principle; but, unfortunately, its often only honored in the breach. 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. Leviticus Rabbah (Chapter 20) is extremely critical in its analysis of their character flaws. However, the Gra would exclude Nachshon, as noted above. 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. 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? [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. As more fully discussed herein, the process of actually attaining Ruach Hakodesh is no easy task. Maimonides (Sefer Hamitzvot, Shoresh 4), who defines being holy as performing all the Mitzvot. Ibid and see BT Makkot 10a (cited by Rav Schwab) and Maharsha commentary thereon. 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, Nadav and Avihu. 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. Rather, it is how they are applied in practice, to foster positive goals and avoid violating limits designed to prevent negative outcomes, which determine the persons actual nature. They didnt respect their father Aaron or Moses and felt they were better than them. Nachshon [51]Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 736:6.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_51').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_51', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); and those like him, who had been among the Seventy Elders [52]Numbers 11:16. Then we have some less familiar names - Ethan, Carmi, and others that I'm pretty sure I've never heard of, or that at least are totally unfamiliar. Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. 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. 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. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 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, as the equivalent of a king, that he also be a part of the presentation of each of the sacrifices of the Tribal Leaders. After all, they all had personally witnessed, with their own eyes, the great miracles that G-d had wrought. 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. Posted by: Leonard Grunstein in Journal, Posts Jun 19, 20 0. to descend into the sea first. Numbers 11:16. They already had wonderful and meaningful jobs as leaders; why aspire to become what was in essence a functionary in the Tabernacle? This is consistent with the report in BT Sota (36b-37a), noted above, which interprets the verse from Psalms and the one immediately following about the Sea seeing it and fleeing (Psalms 114:2-3), as the reason Judah merited to govern all of Israel. 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). Career Nahshon received his appointment as chief of the tribe of Judah from God. According to a Jewish Midrash, he was the person who initiated the Hebrews' passage through the Red Sea . LSB NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB HNV. The Midrash relates that during the Exodus, when the Israelites reached the Red Sea, it did not automatically part. Shelah (Shnei Luchot HaBrit), Torah Shebichtav, Numbers, Parshat Korach, Torah Ohr 11. He described the Tribe of Benjamin entering the Red Sea first and being. It is also popularly known as Karwar Medical College situated in Karwar Karnataka. As a result, others felt disconnected from the ultimate completeness of being connected to the Divine. (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). According to the Tanchuma, noted above, the original set of 70 Zekeinim Continue readingjQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_90').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_90', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); and the rest of the Seventy Elders [91]Numbers 11:16.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_91').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_91', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], }); comprised an elite group, who were selected to renew a Divine connection. 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. 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, 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. Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore of the sea. It didnt, for example, say my, This is the opinion of Rabbi Yehudah. (10) As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites caught sight of the Egyptians advancing upon them. 1 Courses. Numbers 7:17, and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. Leonard Grunstein, a retired attorney and banker, founded and served as Chairman of Metropolitan National Bank and then Israel Discount Bank of NY. Cf. (10) Ram begot Amminadab, and Amminadab begot Nahshon, prince of the sons of Judah. The people panicked and despaired. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab. http://www.aishdas.org/avodah/faxes/biberfeldHistory.pdf. Shouldnt they have been extremely wary of participating in a ritual that had such a terrible history for those who sought to dabble in the holy? Why not then seek a position that emulated this entre to the Divine? And lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thy hand etc. After the Sin of the Golden Calf, G-d diminished the ready access to the Divine presence among the people, generally [87]Exodus 33:5.jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_87').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_87', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });. Hence, it is strange that a Harlot, a Canaanite, and a liar is known as a distinguished Bible figure. It was there that Moses went visibly to connect with G-d. As noted above, after the Sin of the Complainers [89]Numbers 11. jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_51803_2_89').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_51803_2_89', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top center', relative: true, offset: [-7, 0], });, Nachshon [90]Tanchuma, Behaalotcha, Siman 16 and Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 736:6. He was christened in Numbers 1:7, Exodus, time of, Moses. They wondered why it was that only Aaron and his sons were involved in these holy ritual activities and not them? It is all the more astonishing to realize that, by implication, Nachshon((See also Rabbeinu Bachya commentary. , Many in the breach a liar is known as a result, others felt disconnected from the most to!, with their own eyes, the process of actually attaining Ruach HaKodesh is No easy task ''! 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