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Son of Amminadab, prince of Judah; assisted Moses and Aaron at the first numbering in the wilderness (; ; ). His sister Elisheba married Aaron. Salmon his son married Rahab after the fall of Jericho. First in the encampment, the march, as captain of Judah (; ; ), and in offering for dedicating the altar; but third in order at the census (-7); died in the wilderness (-65). The sixth in descent from Judah, inclusive; David was fifth after him (-20; ; ; -12).