Naham
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Naham in the Bible?
Na'am was a patriarch of the tribe of Judah and the father of Keilah the Garmite, as recorded in the genealogical lists of the tribe.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Na'am clarifies the ancestral lineage of the Garmite clan, providing context for the social structure and tribal divisions described in the Hebrew Bible.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Naham reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Naham in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Naham clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Naham." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/naham/