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) |
|---|---|---|
| וְנַעֲמָ֧ן | and Naaman | 1Chr.8.7 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7
- son of: Ehud (אֵהוּד)
- brother of: Ahijah (אֲחִיָּה), Gera (גֵּרָא), Uzza (עֻזָּא) and Ahihud (אֲחִיחֻד)
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 Ehud • A descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Naaman, a descendant of Benjamin, was one of the sons of Ehud mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7;
- only referred to as Naaman נַעֲמָן;
- son of Ehud אֵהוּד;
- a brother of Ahijah אֲחִיָּה, Gera גֵּרָא, Uzza עֻזָּא and Ahihud אֲחִיחֻד.
Naaman is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 8:7 as one of the sons of Ehud, a descendant of Benjamin. This reference appears in a genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 lists several generations of Benjamites, focusing on the descendants of Bela, Ashbel, Aharah, Nohah, and Rapha. Naaman is identified as a son of Ehud, who is a descendant of Bela.
Apart from being listed as a son of Ehud, no additional information is provided about Naaman's life, character, or role within the tribe of Benjamin. His mention in the genealogy serves primarily to establish his place within the family line and to contribute to the overall record of the tribe's history and development.
The inclusion of Naaman in this genealogical record demonstrates the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. These records helped establish the legitimacy of land claims, leadership roles, and the preservation of the tribe's history and connection to their ancestors.
All entries for Naaman: נַעֲמָן