Naham נַ֫חַם
Brother of Hodiah who married Ishbar.
Who is Naham in the Bible?
Naham was a member of the tribe of Judah mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 4:19 as the brother of Hodiah. His primary significance in Scripture lies in his lineage, as his son Keilah founded or was associated with Keilah the Garmite city. Though minimal biographical information is provided about Naham himself, his inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles demonstrates the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in ancient Israel, preserving the ancestral lines of Judah's clans for future generations.
Biography
Naham is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.4.19 as part of the genealogy of the descendants of Judah. He is described as the brother of Hodiah whose son founded Keilah the Garmite city.. No additional information is provided about Naham's life, occupation, or character.
The context of the passage suggests that Naham was a member of the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of the judges or the early monarchy of Israel. The genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 4 traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Judah, demonstrating the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society.
Naham's son, Keilah the Garmite, is distinguished by the epithet "Garmite," which may indicate a connection to a specific location or clan. However, no further details are given about Keilah or the significance of his title.
The inclusion of Naham in this genealogy, despite the lack of additional information, highlights the importance of preserving family lineages and the recognition of each individual's place within their tribal heritage.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:19
"The sons of Hodiah’s wife, the sister of Naham, were the fathers of Keilah the Garmite and of Eshtemoa the Maacathite."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נַ֫חַם |
Naham
-a-ni (nachamani "compassionate"): One of the twelve heads who returned with Zerubbabel (Ne 7:7). The name is wanting in the parallel list (<ref osisRef="Bible: