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
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.40
- son of: Bela (בֶּלַע)
- brother of: Ard (אַרְדְּ), Ezbon (אֶצְבּוֹן), Uzzi (עֻזִּי), Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל), Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת), Iri (עִירִי), Addar (אַדָּר), Gera (גֵּרָא), Abihud (אֲבִיהוּד), Abishua (אֲבִישׁוּעַ) and Ahoah (אֲחוֹחַ); also called Naamite at Num.26.40
- Also named: na.a.mi (נַעֲמִי "Naamite" נַעֲמִי)
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 Bela • Grandson of Benjamin, head of the Naamite clan.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Naaman, a grandson of Benjamin through Bela, was the head of the Naamite clan within the tribe of Benjamin.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.40;
- referred to as Naaman נַעֲמָן, or Naamite נַעֲמִי;
- son of Bela בֶּלַע;
- a brother of Ard אַרְדְּ, Ezbon אֶצְבּוֹן, Uzzi עֻזִּי, Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל, Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת, Iri עִירִי, Addar אַדָּר, Gera גֵּרָא, Abihud אֲבִיהוּד, Abishua אֲבִישׁוּעַ and Ahoah אֲחוֹחַ.
Naaman is mentioned in Numbers 26:40 and 1 Chronicles 8:4 as a grandson of Benjamin and the head of the Naamite clan within the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Bela, Benjamin's firstborn son.
In Numbers 26, a census of the Israelites is taken in the plains of Moab, near the end of their wilderness wanderings. This census lists the clans within each tribe, including the Naamites, who are identified as descendants of Naaman.
The mention of Naaman and the Naamite clan in this context highlights the growth and organization of the tribe of Benjamin since their early days in Egypt. It demonstrates that the descendants of Benjamin, including Naaman, had become a significant and recognized group within the Israelite community.
As the head of the Naamite clan, Naaman would have held a position of leadership and responsibility within the tribe. The clan structure was an important aspect of Israelite society, providing a sense of identity, belonging, and mutual support for its members.
While no additional details are given about Naaman's life or specific actions, his inclusion in these passages emphasizes the importance of family lineage and clan identity in the social and organizational structure of ancient Israel.
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