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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.

Naasson (Man living before Israel's Monarchy)

The Greek spelling of Nahshon, prince of Judah in the wilderness and brother-in-law to Aaron through his sister Elisheba. Matthew and Luke both list him among Jesus' ancestors.

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The Greek spelling of Nahshon, prince of Judah in the wilderness and brother-in-law to Aaron through his sister Elisheba. Matthew and Luke both list him among Jesus' ancestors.

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Naasson is the Greek New Testament form of Nahshon, a prince of the tribe of Judah during Israel's wilderness wanderings and brother-in-law of Aaron through his sister Elisheba. He is listed as an ancestor of Jesus in both Matthew's and Luke's genealogies (Matthew 1:4; Luke 3:32).

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Where it appears
  • Matthew 1:4
  • Luke 3:32

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