Lexical Definition
נָחָשׁ Nâchâsh (naw-khawsh') Nahash N:N-M-P
the same as נָחָשׁ
Nahash.
- § Nahash = "serpent"
- Nachash, the name of two persons apparently non-Israelite
n pr m
1) a king of the Ammonites during the time of king Saul
2) the father of Abigail, the mother of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's army
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| נָחָ֜שׁ | Nahash | 2Sam.17.27 |
Extended Information
- A man of the Ammonites living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.17.27
- father of: Shobi (שֹׁבִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: עִיר נָחָשׁ
II. נָחָשׁ
proper name, masculine 1. king of Ammon 1Sam 11:1 (twice in verse); 1Sam 11:2; 1Sam 12:12; 2Sam 10:2; 1Chr 19:1; 1Chr 19:2 perhaps also 2Sam 17:27 ᵐ5 Ναας.
2. father of Abigail and Zeruiah 2Sam 17:25, si vera lectio: ᵐ5 Ναας, but ᵐ5L Ιεσσαι (compare 1Chr 2:16); WeGeschichte. 2. 57 Anm. 1 Löhr defend נחשׁ; dubious WeSm HPS.
3. giving name to a city, ׳עִיר נ 1Chr 4:12, ᵐ5 πόλεως Ναας; ᵐ5L Ηρναας.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 11:1 · 11:2 · 12:12 |
| 2 Samuel | 10:2 · 17:25 · 17:27 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:16 · 4:12 · 19:1 · 19:2 |
Profile
Male • Ammonite king • King of the Ammonites, provided supplies to David.
Ammonite living at the time of United Monarchy
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, provided supplies to David and his men during their time in Mahanaim.
- A man of the Ammonites living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.17.27;
- only referred to as Nahash נָחָשׁ;
- father of Shobi שֹׁבִי.
Nahash, the king of the Ammonites, is mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:27 as one of the individuals who provided support to King David and his followers during their time in Mahanaim. This event took place during Absalom's rebellion against David, when the king was forced to flee from Jerusalem.
As David and his entourage arrived in Mahanaim, a city east of the Jordan River, they were met by several individuals who brought supplies, including beds, basins, pottery, wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, honey, curds, sheep, and cheese. Among these supporters was Nahash, the king of the Ammonites.
The assistance provided by Nahash and the others was crucial for David and his followers, who were in need of provisions and support during this challenging time. The fact that Nahash, a foreign king, offered aid to David suggests that there may have been a positive diplomatic relationship between the Ammonites and Israel at this point in David's reign.
It is worth noting that there are other mentions of a king named Nahash of the Ammonites in the biblical text (1 Samuel 11; 2 Samuel 10), but it is unclear whether the Nahash mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:27 is the same individual or a different Ammonite king with the same name. The context of this passage focuses solely on Nahash's role in providing support to David during Absalom's rebellion.
All entries for Nahash: נָחָשׁ
Related Profiles:
- Shobi (child)