Nahamani
נַחֲמָנִי/nah-huh-MAY-nye/
“Compassionate, or repenting”
Summary
Nahamani was one of the leaders who returned with Zerubbabel from the Babylonian captivity.
☩Return from Exile
Nahamani is listed among the Jews who returned with Zerubbabel from the Babylonian captivity. His name means 'compassionate' or 'repenting.' Notably, his name is omitted in the parallel list in Ezra, appearing only in Nehemiah's account of the returning exiles.
Key verses:Nehemiah 7:7
Related Verses1 mention
Nehemiah· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Nahamani," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).