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Nahath
rest; a leader
נַ֫חַת na.chat
Nahath (Hebrew: נַ֫חַת, na.chat) means “rest; a leader”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Patriarchal period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Asahel in 2 Chronicles 31.
Which Nahath?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
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 | Genesis 36:13 |
| Last appears | 2 Chronicles 31:13 |
| Cross-references | 20 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Mizzah co-occurrence Appears with Mizzah in Genesis 36.
- Zerah co-occurrence Appears with Zerah in Genesis 36.
- Shammah co-occurrence Appears with Shammah in Genesis 36.
- Jerimoth co-occurrence Appears with Jerimoth in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Ismachiah co-occurrence Appears with Ismachiah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Asahel co-occurrence Appears with Asahel in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Azaziah co-occurrence Appears with Azaziah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Jehiel co-occurrence Appears with Jehiel in 2 Chronicles 31.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13
§ Nahath = "rest"
1) one of the dukes of Edom, son of Reuel and grandson of Esau
2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zophai and grandson of Elkanah
3) an Levite overseer in the time of Hezekiah
Nahath was one of the Levites appointed by King Hezekiah to oversee the distribution of offerings and tithes.
The biblical story
Nahath is mentioned in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the Levites who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was appointed by the king to oversee the distribution of the offerings, tithes, and dedicated gifts brought to the Temple in Jerusalem.
During Hezekiah's reign, the king initiated a series of religious reforms aimed at restoring proper worship and adherence to the laws of Moses. As part of these reforms, Hezekiah ordered the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings to support the priests and Levites, ensuring that they could devote themselves to their religious duties.
Nahath, along with several other Levites, was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the storehouses where the offerings were kept and managing the distribution of these resources to the priests and their families. This task required integrity, organization, and fairness to ensure that all the priests and Levites received their rightful share.
The mention of Nahath in this context highlights the importance of the Levites' role in maintaining the Temple's functions and the significance of proper resource management within the religious community. It also demonstrates King Hezekiah's commitment to restoring and supporting the religious institutions of Judah.
Key verses
Nahath appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.
2 Chronicles 31:13
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2 Chronicles (1)
- 2 Chronicles 31:13