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Naham
Nahamani, comforter; leader
נַ֫חַם na.cham
Naham (Hebrew: נַ֫חַם, na.cham) means “Nahamani, comforter; leader”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 4:19. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Eshtemoa in 1 Chronicles 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Naham
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:19 |
| Cross-references | 3 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Eshtemoa co-occurrence Appears with Eshtemoa in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Garmites co-occurrence Appears with Garmites in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Hodiah co-occurrence Appears with Hodiah in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Maacathites co-occurrence Appears with Maacathites in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Keilah co-occurrence Appears with Keilah in 1 Chronicles 4.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.19;
brother of: Hodiah (H1940)
§ Naham = "comfort"
the brother of IIodiah or Jehudijah, wife of Ezra
Naham, the brother of Hodiah whose son founded Keilah the Garmite city.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Naham appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite.
1 Chronicles 4:19
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:19