Enan
Enan was the father of Ahira, the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the wilderness journey.
The name Enan means “cloud”
MaleTribe of NaphtaliEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:15; only referred to as Enan (עֵינָן); father of Ahira.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- עֵינָןEnan
Mentions
- …and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.”
- Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,
- On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.
- …and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan.
- …and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.