Bible Dictionary
Nogah
Nohah was the fourth son of Benjamin. The name may also be connected with a settlement mentioned in the account of Israel’s battle against Benjamin.
Definition
Nogah, meaning “splendor” or “brightness,” was a son of David born in Jerusalem. He is listed among David’s sons in Chronicles.
Biblical Usage
Nogah appears in the genealogical lists of David’s sons born at Jerusalem. The supplied material also notes that the Greek form of the name occurs in the genealogy of Jesus.
Historical Background
Nogah is absent from the parallel list in Samuel. The supplied material gives no further account of his life or position.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Splendour, one of David’s sons, born at Jerusalem (1 Chr. 3:7).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(brightness), one of the thirteen sons of David who were born to him in Jerusalem, (1 Chronicles 3:7; 14:6) (B.C. 1050-1015.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>no'-ga (noghah, "splendor"): A son of David born at Jerusalem (1Ch 3:7; 14:6). In the parallel list (2Sa 5:14,15) this name is wanting. In its Greek form (Naggai) it occurs in the genealogy of Jesus (Lu 3:25).</p>