The groups of the camp of Judah went first. They marched out under their flag. Nahshon was their commander. He was the son of Amminadab.
While Israel was living in that area, Reuben went in and slept with Bilhah. She was the concubine of Reuben’s father. And Israel heard about it. Here are the 12 sons Jacob had.
Leah was the mother of Reuben, Jacob’s oldest son. Her other sons were Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and Zebulun.
“Judah, your brothers will praise you. Your enemies will be brought under your control. Your father’s sons will bow down to you.
“Here are the names of the men who must help you. “From the tribe of Reuben will come Elizur, the son of Shedeur.
From the tribe of Judah will come Nahshon, the son of Amminadab.
Nethanel was over the group of the tribe of Issachar. Nethanel was the son of Zuar.
When a trumpet blast is blown, the tribes camped on the east side must start out.
On the first day Nahshon, the son of Amminadab, brought his offering. Nahshon was from the tribe of Judah.