Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Naham
People & Groups - Old Testament
Naham was a Judahite leader or ancestor associated with Keilah the Garmite. The biblical passage concerning him is obscure.
Nahamaai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nahamaai was one of the prominent men who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel and Jeshua.
Naharai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Naharai the Berothite was one of David’s heroes and served as Joab’s armor-bearer. He is also called Nahari.
Nahari
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nahari is another form of Naharai, the Berothite who served as Joab’s armor-bearer.
Nahash
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nahash was the name of an Ammonite king and of other men connected with David’s family and supporters. One Ammonite king fought Saul, while another showed kindness to David’s people.
Nahath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nahath was the name of a grandson of Esau and of two Levites. One Levite was an ancestor of Samuel, and another supervised offerings and tithes during Hezekiah’s reign.
Nahbi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nahbi son of Vophsi was the representative of the tribe of Naphtali among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan.
Nahor
People & Groups - Old Testament
Nahor was the name of Abraham’s grandfather and of Abraham’s brother. The younger Nahor remained in the region of Haran and was the grandfather of Rebekah.
Nahshon
People & Groups - Both
Nahshon son of Amminadab was prince of Judah during Israel’s wilderness period. He was an ancestor of David and Jesus and the brother-in-law of Aaron.
Nahshon, Or Naashon
People & Groups - Both
Nahshon, or Naashon, was son of Amminadab and prince of Judah during the wilderness period. His son Salmon was an ancestor of David and Jesus.
Nahum
Prophecy - Old Testament
Nahum was a prophet called the Elkoshite. His prophecy announced the coming destruction of Nineveh, though little is known about his personal life.
Nahum, Book of
Prophecy - Old Testament
The Book of Nahum is a prophetic book announcing the downfall of Nineveh and judgment upon Assyria for its violence and wickedness. It also declares the Lord’s justice and power over oppressive nations.
Nail
Objects & Symbols - Both
A nail in Scripture may be a tent peg, a metal fastener, a hub-related point, or a finger-nail. Nails are also used figuratively for security, written guilt, and the nails fastening Christ to the cross.
Nain
Places & Geography - New Testament
Nain was a Galilean village near which Jesus raised a widow’s only son from the dead. The site is generally identified with modern Nein.
Naioth
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Naioth was a locality near Ramah where Samuel and a company of prophets lived. David took refuge there from Saul, who was overcome by the Spirit of God when he approached.
Naked
Agriculture & Daily Life - Both
Naked may describe complete undress, inadequate clothing, or the removal of an outer garment. Scripture also uses the term figuratively for exposure, helplessness, or freedom from restraint.
Names
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
Names are personal designations used to identify people and, in Scripture, may express character, relationship, remembrance, or reputation.
NAMES, PROPER
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
Biblical proper names may be single words, phrases, or sentences, often expressing personal traits, events, prayers, or truths about God. Hebrew names could also be shortened, rearranged, or adapted in form, and included both personal and geographical names.
NANAEA
Other - Inter-testament
Nanaea was a female deity worshiped in various ancient Near Eastern lands and identified with other pagan goddesses. Second Maccabees associates her temple in Persia with a legendary account of Antiochus Epiphanes’ death.
Naomi
People & Groups - Old Testament
Naomi was the wife of Elimelech and mother-in-law of Ruth. After losing her husband and sons in Moab, she returned to Bethlehem with Ruth and later rejoiced in Ruth’s marriage to Boaz.
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