Boy Old Testament Known
Enan
cloud
עֵינָן e.nan
Enan (Hebrew: עֵינָן, e.nan) means “cloud”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 5 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2011 it was given to 7 children in the United States. Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Enan
father of Ahira
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
Based on 2011 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2011 | 7 | Steady |
| All-time total | 42 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 7 in 2007 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Numbers 1:15 |
| Last appears | Numbers 10:27 |
| Cross-references | 26 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Ahira co-occurrence Appears with Ahira in Numbers 7.
- Naphtali co-occurrence Appears with Naphtali in Numbers 1.
- Abidan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
- Ahiezer co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahiezer.
- Deuel co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Deuel.
- Eliab co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliab.
- Ammishaddai co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ammishaddai.
- Eliasaph co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliasaph.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.15;
father of: Ahira (H0299)
§ Enan = "having eyes"
a prince of the tribe of Naphtali at the census at Mount Sinai
Enan was the father of Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness journey.
The biblical story
Enan is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Ahira, who was the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. Enan's name appears multiple times in the book of Numbers in connection with his son's leadership role. In the census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness of Sinai, Ahira son of Enan is listed as the leader of the tribe of Naphtali (Num.1.15). The tribe of Naphtali, under Ahira's leadership, was positioned on the north side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Dan and Asher (Num.2.29). During the dedication of the tabernacle, Ahira son of Enan brought the offering for the tribe of Naphtali on the twelfth day (Num.7.78,83). Later, when the Israelites set out from the wilderness of Sinai, the tribe of Naphtali, led by Ahira, was assigned to march last, along with the tribes of Dan and Asher (Num.10.27). Although Enan himself is not mentioned in any other context, his repeated mention as the father of Ahira highlights the significance of family lineage in the leadership structure of the Israelite tribes during their wilderness journey.
Key verses
Enan appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Naphtali; Ahira the son of Enan.
Numbers 1:15 -
Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
Numbers 2:29 -
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered:
Numbers 7:78 -
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan.
Numbers 7:83 -
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.
Numbers 10:27
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Numbers (5)
- Numbers 1:15
- Numbers 2:29
- Numbers 7:78
- Numbers 7:83
- Numbers 10:27