Lexical Definition
נַחַת Nachath (nakh'-ath) Nahath N:N-M-P
the same as נַחַת; quiet
Nahath.
- § Nahath = "rest"
- Nachath, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites
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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְנַ֨חַת | and Nahath | 2Chr.31.13 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13
Brown-Driver-Briggs
III. נַ֫חַת
proper name, masculine 1. son of Reuel, grandson of Esau Gen 36:13; Gen 36:17 (P; ᵐ5 Ναχομ, Ναχοθ ᵐ5L Ναχεθ), 1Chr 1:37 (ᵐ5 Ναχες, A ᵐ5L Ναχεθ).
2. grandson of Elkanah 1Chr 6:11*, ᵐ5 Καιναθ, ᵐ5L Νααθ; — probably corrupt for תּוֺחַ v.1Chr 6:19*, or תֹּחוּ 1Sam 1:1 (see these words and Wede gent. 37 f. [who proposes תַּחַת for נַחַת], Dr1Sam 1:1).
3. an overseer, Hezekian's time 2Chr 31:13, ᵐ5 Μαεθ, A Ναεθ, ᵐ5L Νααθ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:13 · 36:17 |
| 1 Samuel | 1:1 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:37 · 6:11* · 6:19* |
| 2 Chronicles | 31:13 |
Profile
Male • A Levite during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Nahath was one of the Levites appointed by King Hezekiah to oversee the distribution of offerings and tithes.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.13;
- only referred to as Nahath נַחַת.
Nahath is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 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.
All entries for Nahath: נַחַת