Nahum

Nahum is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

The name Nahum means “comforter; penitent”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Luke 3:25; only referred to as Nahum (Ναούμ); a son of Esli; father of Amos.

Glossary entries

Nahum (Person) Naum

Family members

Father: Esli
Children: Amos

Alternative names

ΝαούμNahum

Mentions

Luke 3:25
…the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,