Lexical Definition
נַעֲמָן Naʻămân (nah-am-awn') Naaman N:N-M-P
the same as נַעֲמָן
Naaman.
- § Naaman = "pleasantness"
- Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene
1) son of Bela of the family of Benjamin; he was among the family of Jacob that went down to Egypt
2) commander-in-chief of the army of Syria; stricken with leprosy he went to Elisha, eventually followed his instructions, and was cured
See Greek: Νεεμάν
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְנַעֲמָ֖ן | and Naaman | Gen.46.21 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21
- son of: Benjamin (בִּנְיָמִין)
- brother of: Bela (בֶּלַע), Becher (בֶכֶר), Ashbel (אַשְׁבֵּל), Gera (גֵּרָא), Ehi (אֵחִי), Rosh (רֹאשׁ), Muppim (מֻפִּים), Huppim (חֻפִּים), Ard (אַרְדְּ), Ahiram (אֲחִירָם) and Jediael (יְדִיעֲאֵל); also called Nohah at 1Ch.8.2
- Also named: no.chah (נוֹחָה "Nohah" נוֹחָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. נַעֲמָן16
proper name, masculine 1. son of Benjamin Gen 46:21, ᵐ5 Νοεμ(μ)αν; = grandson of Benjamin Num 26:40 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Νοεμα(νει), 1Chr 8:4; 1Chr 8:7 (so ᵐ5 Gen 46:21), ᵐ5 in Chronicles Νοομα, ᵐ5L Ναμει, Νααμαν.
2. Aramaean general 2Kgs 5:1; 2Kgs 5:2; 2Kgs 5:6 + 8 t. 2Kgs 5 ᵐ5 Ναιμαν, ᵐ5L Νεεμαν.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:21 |
| Numbers | 26:40 |
| 2 Kings | Chapter 5 · 5:1 · 5:2 · 5:6 |
| 1 Chronicles | 8:4 · 8:7 |
Profile
Male • Son of Benjamin • A son of Benjamin.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Naaman, also known as Nohah, was one of the sons of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21;
- referred to as Naaman נַעֲמָן, or Nohah נוֹחָה;
- son of Benjamin בִּנְיָמִין;
- a brother of Bela בֶּלַע, Becher בֶכֶר, Ashbel אַשְׁבֵּל, Gera גֵּרָא, Ahiram אֲחִירָם, Rosh רֹאשׁ, Muppim מֻפִּים, Huppim חֻפִּים, Ard אַרְדְּ, Ahiram אֲחִירָם and Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל.
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.
All entries for Naaman or Nohah: נַעֲמָן ☩ נוֹחָה