Nahash נָחָשׁ
Mother of Abigail and Zeruiah, David's sisters.
Who is Nahash in the Bible?
Nahash was the mother of Abigail and Zeruiah, who were the sisters of King David (2 Samuel 17:25). She is mentioned only briefly in Scripture in connection with her son-in-law Amasa, who served as commander of Absalom's army during the rebellion against David. While little is known about Nahash herself, her daughters played significant roles in David's life and court, with Zeruiah being the mother of David's military commanders Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. This single biblical reference preserves her place in the genealogy of David's family and the succession of leadership in ancient Israel.
Biography
Nahash is mentioned in 2Sa.17.25 as the mother of Abigail and Zeruiah, who are identified as the sisters of King David. This brief reference appears in the context of describing the lineage of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's army during his rebellion against David.
The passage states that Amasa was the son of Jether (or Ithra) the Ishmaelite and Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah. ).
Family
Offspring
- David Tribe of JudahKing of JudahAnointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus ChristView full profile →
- Eliab Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherEldest brother of King DavidView full profile →
- Abinadab Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherSon of Jesse, brother of DavidView full profile →
- Shimeah Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Mikloth and nephew of Ner in Benjamin's genealogy.View full profile →
- Nethanel Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherBrother of DavidView full profile →
- Raddai Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherOne of David's brothers, son of JesseView full profile →
- Ozem Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherBrother of DavidView full profile →
- Elihu Tribe of JudahDavid's brotherLeader of the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Zeruiah Tribe of JudahSister of DavidSister of David; mother of Joab, Abishai, and AsahelView full profile →
- Abigail FemaleDavid's wifeWife of Nabal, later married DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 17:25
"Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נָחָשׁ |