Nachshon Ben Aminadav

Nachshon ben Aminadav was a biblical figure, who served as a leader of the tribe of Judah. He was the brother of Elisheva, the wife of Aaron the Priest. He is known primarily for an act described in rabbinic literature, in which he was the first to jump into the Red Sea as the people of Israel escaped their enslavement in Egypt, prompting God to split the sea. In the wake of that story, Nachshon is often used as a symbol of initiative and courage.