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נָגִיד (nagid)

נָגִיד (nagid) (Hebrew Lexicon • H5057 • leader, prince, ruler, captain): leader, prince, ruler, captain. Leader, ruler, prince appointed by God over His people; used of David ( 2 Samuel 7:8 ) and the Messianic Prince in Daniel 9:25 . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Levitical Priesthood & High Priests—Set apart from the tribe of Levi , the priestly house of Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar ministered at the Tabernacle and Temple, while Levitical divisions led by Kohath , Gershon , and Merari —including Temple musicians Asaph , Heman , and Ethan —led Israel 's worship.

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Phinehas (Generation 28 • Child of Eleazar ): ( Exodus 6:25 , Numbers 25:7-8 , 1 Chronicles 6:50 , Ezra 7:5 ) The LORD gave Phinehas His covenant of peace- covenant of a perpetual priesthood ( Numbers 25:11-13 ) (mentioned in Exodus 6 , Numbers 25 , Numbers 31 ) Moses (Generation 26 • Child of Amram ): ( Exodus 6:20 , Numbers 26:59 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 1 Chronicles 23:13 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ). (mentioned in Exodus 6 , Numbers 3 , Numbers 26 ) Shem (Generation 11 • Messianic Line • Child of Noah ): ( Genesis 5:32 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) • ( Genesis 11:10-11 ) Shem was the oldest of Noah 's sons (Shem is older than Japheth - Genesis 10:21 , Ham is the youngest son- Genesis 9:22-24 ) (mentioned in Genesis 5 , Genesis 6 , Genesis 7 ) Jephunneh (Generation 25 • Child of Shelah ): Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife, Shua, was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 28:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah. (mentioned in Genesis 15 , Genesis 28 , Numbers 13 )

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Psalms 117:9 : "It is good to hope in the Lord, rather than to hope in leaders."; Romans 8:14 : "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."; AP.SIR 49:17: "And there was no one like Joseph , who was a man born to be foremost among his brothers, the firmament of his clan, a guide to his brethren, the mainstay of his people.". Related canonical books and chapters: The Fourth Book of the Maccabees 13 ( The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 13 (27 verses)), Leviticus (Old Testament • 27 Chapters), Judges (Old Testament • 21 Chapters).

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נָגִיד

nagid

H5057 Hebrew

leader, prince, ruler, captain

leader, prince, ruler, captain. Leader, ruler, prince appointed by God over His people; used of David (2 Samuel 7:8) and the Messianic Prince in Daniel 9:25.

שַׂר

sar

H8269 Hebrew

prince, ruler, chief captain

prince, ruler, chief captain. Prince, chieftain, commander of army; Messianic title 'Prince of Peace' (Sar Shalom, Isaiah 9:6) and the celestial Commander of the army of the LORD (Joshua 5:14).

שׁוֹפֵט

sopet

H8196 Hebrew

judge, ruler, deliverer

judge, ruler, deliverer. Judge, charismatic ruler, deliverer raised up by God to rescue Israel from foreign oppressors during the amphictyony.

The Fourth Book of the Maccabees 13

99% Chapter

The Fourth Book of the Maccabees • Chapter 13 (27 verses)

If then, the seven brethren despised troubles even to death, it is confessed on all sides that righteous reasoning is absolute master over the passions. For just as if, had they as slaves to the passions, eaten of the unholy, we should have said that they had been conquered by th... Mentions: Isaac , Abram/Abraham , Jacob/Israel , Assyria .

Phinehas

78% Gen 28

Generation 28 • Child of Eleazar

( Exodus 6:25 , Numbers 25:7-8 , 1 Chronicles 6:50 , Ezra 7:5 ) The LORD gave Phinehas His covenant of peace- covenant of a perpetual priesthood ( Numbers 25:11-13 )

Levitical Priesthood & High Priests

71% Wiki Topic

Wiki Article • Torah & Covenant

Set apart from the tribe of Levi , the priestly house of Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar ministered at the Tabernacle and Temple, while Levitical divisions led by Kohath , Gershon , and Merari —including Temple musicians Asaph , Heman , and Ethan —led Israel 's worship.

Canaanite Conquest & Period of the Judges

66% Wiki Topic

Wiki Article • History & Monarchy

After forty years in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb lead Israel across the Jordan River into Canaan , followed by the era of the Judges —from Othniel to Samuel —and the Moabite- Bethlehem narrative of Ruth and Boaz .

Moses

66% Gen 26

Generation 26 • Child of Amram

( Exodus 6:20 , Numbers 26:59 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 1 Chronicles 23:13 ) Moses, Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Leviticus

65% Old Testament

Old Testament • 27 Chapters

Leviticus (Old Testament, 27 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Nadab , Abihu , Uzziel . Key places: Sinai , Egypt , Canaan , Dan . Opens with: "And the Lord called unto Moses , and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,..."

ἀρχηγός

archegos

G0747 Greek

beginning, originating, founder

beginning, originating, founder. Primary meaning: beginning, originating, founder, author. Strong's: a chief leader. Lexical nuances: beginning , originating : more freq., as subst.; founder , author (Lat. auchor ; so sometimes in π. , v. MM, s.v.; Milligan, NTD , 75): Ac 3:15 (R, mg.), He 2:10 (R, txt.; but v. Westc., in l., and Page, Ac 3:15 ). prince , leader (so in MGr., v. Kennedy, Sources , 153): Ac 3:15 (R, txt.) 5:31 , He 2:10 (cf. R, mg.) 12:2 (Cremer, 117).†

Shem

64% Messianic Line

Generation 11 • Messianic Line • Child of Noah

( Genesis 5:32 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) • ( Genesis 11:10-11 ) Shem was the oldest of Noah 's sons (Shem is older than Japheth - Genesis 10:21 , Ham is the youngest son- Genesis 9:22-24 )

Jephunneh

64% Gen 25

Generation 25 • Child of Shelah

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife, Shua, was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 28:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

Eber (or Heber)

63% Messianic Line

Generation 14 • Messianic Line • Child of Shelah

( Genesis 10:24 , 1 Chronicles 1:18 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:17-18 ) Eber/Heber is the person who became the father of the Hebrews . Abram was the first to be called a Hebrew in Scripture ( Genesis 14:13 ).

Abram/Abraham

63% Messianic Line

Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah

( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world.

Eleazar

63% Gen 27

Generation 27 • Child of Aaron

( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 6:50 , 24:1 , Ezra 7:5 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Peleg

63% Messianic Line

Generation 15 • Messianic Line • Child of Eber (or Heber)

( Genesis 10:25 , 1 Chronicles 1:19 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:18-19 ) The first person of Scripture's genealogies to die after the Flood was someone born after the Flood : Peleg.

לֵב

leb

H3820 Hebrew

heart, inner man, mind, will

heart, inner man, mind, will. Inner core of personhood, seat of intellect, emotion, volition, and moral choice; fountain of spiritual life.

Caleb

62% Gen 26

Generation 26 • Child of Jephunneh

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife (Shua's daughter) was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 38:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

שְׁלֵט

selet

H7981 Hebrew

to rule, exercise dominion

to rule, exercise dominion. To exercise authority, rule over realms; 'The Most High rules in the kingdom of men' (Daniel 4:17, 25).

Joshua

62% Gen 33

Generation 33 • Child of Nun (or Non)

( 1 Chronicles 7:27 ) This is the Joshua, son of Nun , who was Moses ' servant ( Exodus 33:11 ) and who brought the Israelites into their Land ( Joshua 6:6 ). He was 110 years old ( Joshua 24:29 )

בָּטַח

batah

H982 Hebrew

to trust, be confident, rely upon

to trust, be confident, rely upon. To fall forward, lie face down in complete security, trust unconditionally; unshakeable reliance upon God's covenant promises.

Ithamar

60% Gen 27

Generation 27 • Child of Aaron

( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 1 Chronicles 24:1 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Perez

60% Messianic Line

Generation 24 • Messianic Line • Child of Judah

( Genesis 38:29 , Genesis 46:12 , Numbers 26:20 , 1 Chronicles 2:4 , 1 Chronicles 4:1 )Perez was the twin brother of Zerah . ( Genesis 38:29-30 )

רָדָה

rada

H7287 Hebrew

to rule, have dominion, govern

to rule, have dominion, govern. To tread down, rule, have dominion; cultural mandate given to humankind as image-bearers of God to govern animal creation and earth (Genesis 1:26).

Judges

60% Old Testament

Old Testament • 21 Chapters

Judges (Old Testament, 21 chapters). Key figures: Joshua , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Simeon , Hebron , Caleb . Key places: Bezek 1 , Jerusalem , Hebron , Debir 1 , Arad , Zephath . Opens with: "Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the Lord, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaan ..."

Onan

59% Gen 24

Generation 24 • Child of Judah

( Genesis 38:2-4 , Genesis 46:12 , 1 Chronicles 2:3 , Genesis 38:9-10 ) Onan did what was displeasing in the sight of the Lord, so He took his life. ( Genesis 38:10 )

1 Timothy 3

59% Chapter

1 Timothy • Chapter 3 (16 verses)

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Noah

59% Messianic Line

Generation 10 • Messianic Line • Child of Lamech

( Genesis 5:28-29 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) The Flood came when Noah was 600 years old ( Genesis 7:6 ) • ( Genesis 9:29 )

Judah

57% Messianic Line

Generation 23 • Messianic Line • Child of Jacob/Israel

Judah is a biblical figure in Generation 23 of the Messianic Line , child of Jacob/Israel , parent of Er, Onan , Shelah , Perez , Zerah . ( Genesis 29:35 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 )

Obadiah

57% Old Testament

Old Testament • 1 Chapters

Obadiah (Old Testament, 1 chapters). Key figures: Obadiah, Esau ( Edom ), Teman , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Joseph . Key places: Edom, Esau, Teman , Jerusalem , Zion , Ephraim . Opens with: "The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord God concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent among the he..."

קֳדָם

qodam

H6925 Hebrew

before, in the presence of (God/King)

before, in the presence of (God/King). Before, in the immediate presence of; standing before the Ancient of Days or earthly monarch.

Isaac

57% Messianic Line

Generation 21 • Messianic Line • Child of Abram/Abraham

( Genesis 21:5 , 1 Chronicles 1:34 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 35:28-29 ) G-d named Isaac before he was even born ( Genesis 17:19 ).

Ehud

57% Gen 32

Generation 32 • Child of Gera

( 1 Chronicles 8:6 ) Son of Gera ( Judges 3:15 ) Ehud was left-handed and used that attribute to enable him to kill Israel 's enemy, Eglon the King of Moab ( Judges 3:15-4 :1). Ehud judged 80 years: 1369-1289 BCE ( Judges 3:30 ).

Ladan

56% Gen 29

Generation 29 • Child of Tahan

Ladan is a biblical figure in Generation 29, child of Tahan , parent of Ammihud . ( 1 Chronicles 7:26 )

Gershon (Gershom)

56% Gen 24

Generation 24 • Child of Levi

( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 , 6:43 ) The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward ( Numbers 3:23 ).

Jacob/Israel

56% Messianic Line

Generation 22 • Messianic Line • Child of Isaac

( Genesis 21:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:34 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 49:33 ) G-d changed Jacob's name to Israel ( Genesis 32:28 ).

Scripture Passages (24)

Psalms 117:9 (KJV)

KJV

It is good to hope in the Lord, rather than to hope in leaders.

Romans 8:14 (KJV)

KJV

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

AP.SIR 49:17 (KJV)

KJV

And there was no one like Joseph , who was a man born to be foremost among his brothers, the firmament of his clan, a guide to his brethren, the mainstay of his people.

Psalms 82:12 (KJV)

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Set their leaders to be like Oreb and Zeeb, and Zebah and Zalmunna: all their leaders

AP.2ES 1:39 (KJV)

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to whom I will give for leaders, Abraham , Isaac , and Jacob , Oseas, Amos , and Micheas, Joel , Abdias, and Jonas,

Isaiah 9:16 (KJV)

KJV

For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.

Psalms 54:14 (KJV)

KJV

Truly, you are a man of one mind: my leader and my acquaintance,

AP.2ES 1:13 (KJV)

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Thus says the Lord, of a truth I brought you through the sea, and where there was no path I made for you highways; I gave you Moses for a leader, and Aaron for a priest.

Isaiah 55:4 (KJV)

KJV

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

Joshua 1:10 (KJV)

KJV

Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

AP.4MA 13:4 (KJV)

AP.4MA 13 KJV

And it is impossible to overlook the leadership of reflection: for it gained the victory over both passions and troubles.

AP.SIR 45:30 (KJV)

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For this reason, he made him a covenant of peace, a leader of the sanctuary and of his people, so that the dignity of the priesthood would remain with him and with his offspring unto eternity.

1 Corinthians 9:5 (KJV)

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Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

Ecclesiastes 7:19-20 (KJV)

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Surely there is no one on earth who always does good and never sins. But wisdom can make one person stronger than ten leaders in a city.

1 Chronicles 13:1 (KJV)

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And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.

Psalms 67:28 (KJV)

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In that place, Benjamin is a youth in ecstasy of mind. The leaders of Judah are their governors: the leaders of Zebulun , the leaders of Naphtali .

AP.1ES 6:12 (KJV)

KJV

Therefore, to the intent that we might give knowledge to you by writing who were the chief doers, we questioned them, and we required of them the names in writing of their principal men.

Proverbs 6:7 (KJV)

KJV

Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

Jeremiah 50:44 (KJV)

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Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?

Deuteronomy 20:9 (KJV)

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And it shall be, when the officers have made an end of speaking unto the people, that they shall make captains of the armies to lead the people.

AP.4MA 1:30 (KJV)

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For reasoning is the leader of the virtues, but it is the sole ruler of the passions. Observe then first, through the very things which stand in the way of temperance, that reasoning is absolute ruler of the passions.

Matthew 15:14 (KJV)

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Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

AP.SIR 44:4 (KJV)

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Leaders of the people by their counsels, And by their understanding men of learning for the people; Wise were their words in their instruction:

Luke 23:1 (KJV)

KJV

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.

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