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Nahum
comforter; penitent
Ναούμ Naoum
Nahum (Greek: Ναούμ, Naoum) means “comforter; penitent”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Gospels period. In 2025 it was given to 58 children in the United States. Around 2,197 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Amos in Luke 3.
Which Nahum?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Both
- Era
- Gospels
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 58 | Steady |
| All-time total | 2,197 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 85 in 2007 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Nahum 1:1 |
| Last appears | Luke 3:25 |
| Cross-references | 31 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Naggai co-occurrence Appears with Naggai in Luke 3.
- Esli co-occurrence Appears with Esli in Luke 3.
- Mattathias co-occurrence Appears with Mattathias in Luke 3.
- Amos co-occurrence Appears with Amos in Luke 3.
Origin & meaning
Ναούμ, ὁ indecl. (Heb. נַחוּם;),
Nahum: Luk.3:25.†
(AS)
Nahum is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Nahum appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge,
Luke 3:25
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Luke (1)
- Luke 3:25