Nahum Ναούμ
An ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Who is Nahum in the Bible?
Nahum is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke as a distant ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the genealogical record that traces Jesus' lineage back through His mother Mary's family line to Adam (Luke 3:25). He is identified as the son of Esli and the father of Amos in this ancestral chain. Unlike the genealogy in Matthew's Gospel, which follows Jesus' earthly father Joseph's line, Luke's genealogy emphasizes Jesus' connection to humanity through His mother's side. Apart from his inclusion in this genealogical record, no other details about Nahum's life or character are provided in Scripture. His significance lies primarily in his role as part of the unbroken line of descent establishing Jesus' place within human history and His identity as the promised Messiah.
Biography
Nahum is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke (Luk.3.25). He is listed as the son of Esli and the father of Amos, making him a distant ancestor of Jesus.
The genealogy in Luke 3 traces Jesus' lineage back through His mother Mary's side of the family, going all the way back to Adam, the first man. This genealogy is distinct from the one found in the Gospel of Matthew, which follows Jesus' lineage through His earthly father Joseph's side of the family.
Apart from being mentioned in this genealogical record, no additional information is provided about Nahum's life, character, or role in the biblical narrative. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to establish Jesus' connection to the broader human family and to emphasize His role as the Savior of all mankind.
The name Nahum means "comforter" or "consoler" in Hebrew, although it is unclear whether this meaning has any specific significance in relation to the Nahum mentioned in Jesus' genealogy.
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In Scripture
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- Luke 3:25
"the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ναούμ |
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