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Naaman

נַעֲמָן · na.a.man · H5283Gנוֹחָה · no.chah · H51192 mentions in 2 books, most in Genesis (1)

Who he was

Naaman, also referred to as Nohah, appears in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and 1 Chronicles 8:2. He is listed among the sons of Benjamin who went down to Egypt with Israel (or 'Jacob') and his family.

The mention of Naaman in these genealogies serves to establish his place within the family line of Benjamin and his role as one of the ancestors of the Benjamite tribe. The genealogies in Genesis and 1 Chronicles provide a record of the descendants of Jacob, who became the twelve tribes of Israel.

The variation in the name between Naaman and Nohah may be due to differences in pronunciation or transcription over time. Despite this difference, both references clearly identify him as a son of Benjamin.

Apart from being listed in these genealogies, no further information is provided about Naaman's life, character, or specific role within the tribe. His significance lies primarily in his place within the family line of Benjamin and his contribution to the growth and development of the tribe in its early stages.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Family

Family relations: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Genesis 1 mention

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

Pleasantness, a Syrian, the commander of the armies of Benhadad II. in the time of Joram, king of Israel.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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