Naaman
Naaman, also known as Nohah, was one of the sons of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
Biography
Naaman, also identified as Nohah in some genealogical lists, was one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. He appears in the genealogical records of Genesis 46:21 among those who accompanied Jacob's family into Egypt during the great famine, and is referenced again in the tribal listings of 1 Chronicles 8:2. As a grandson of Jacob, Naaman belonged to the founding generation of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Though little narrative detail is preserved about his individual life, his inclusion in the family registry that entered Egypt marks him as part of the pivotal migration that would ultimately lead to Israel's sojourn, bondage, and eventual exodus. The Naamite clan traced its lineage to him (Numbers 26:40).
Significance
Though Naaman son of Benjamin occupies only a brief mention in Scripture, his presence in the genealogical record carries theological weight. He represents one link in the chain of God's covenant faithfulness to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, demonstrating that the Lord preserved each family line through the perilous transition into Egypt. The Naamite clan descended from him (Numbers 26:40), showing how individual lives gave rise to enduring tribal identities within Israel. His inclusion in the Benjaminite genealogy underscores the meticulous divine attention to lineage and inheritance that would eventually produce notable figures from Benjamin, including King Saul and the apostle Paul. Even seemingly minor genealogical figures testify to God's sovereign preservation of his covenant people.
Verse Appearances (2)
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References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
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- Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]