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.
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Also known as Nohah
Naaman, also referred to as Nohah, appears in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in Gen.46.21 and 1Ch.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.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5283
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.