Lexical Definition
נַעַם Naʻam (nah'-am) Naam N:N-M-P
from נָעֵם; pleasure
Naam.
- § Naam = "pleasantness"
- Naam, an Israelite
1) one of the sons of Caleb and grandson of Jephunneh
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָנָ֑עַם | and Naam | 1Chr.4.15 |
| Νοέμ | Naan | LXX.1Chr.4.15 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.15
- son of: Caleb (כָּלֵב)
- brother of: Achsah (עַכְסָה), Iru (עִירוּ) and Elah (אֵלָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
נָ֑עַם proper name, masculine son of Caleb, 1Chr 4:15 ᵐ5 Νοομ, A Νααμ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:15 |
Profile
Male • Son of Caleb • Son of Caleb, from the tribe of Judah.
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Naam was a son of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.15;
- only referred to as Naam נַעַם;
- son of Caleb כָּלֵב;
- a brother of Achsah עַכְסָה, Iru עִירוּ and Elah אֵלָה.
Naam is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 4:15 as one of the sons of Caleb, who was a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah. This reference appears in a genealogical record that traces the descendants of Judah, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.
Caleb, Naam's father, is known for his faithfulness to God during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. He, along with Joshua, was one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan (Numbers 13-14). Caleb and Joshua were the only two spies who encouraged the Israelites to trust God and enter the Promised Land.
Apart from being listed as a son of Caleb, no additional information is provided about Naam's life, character, or role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy serves primarily to highlight his lineage and his connection to Caleb, a significant figure in Israel's history.
The inclusion of Naam in the genealogical record demonstrates the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. These records helped establish the legitimacy of land claims and leadership roles within the community, as well as preserving the history of God's chosen people.
All entries for Naam: נַעַם