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Nahath(toah, tohu)

נַחַת/NAY-hath/

“Rest or quietness”

Summary

Nahath was the name of several men in Scripture, including an Edomite chief and Levites who served in different periods.

☩The Edomite Chief

The most notable Nahath was a grandson of Esau through his son Reuel, and became a chief (duke) in Edom. He is listed among the Edomite leaders who descended from Esau.

Key verses:Genesis 36:13Genesis 36:171 Chronicles 1:37

☩The Levites

There were also Levites named Nahath. One was a Kohathite, an ancestor of Samuel the prophet. Another was a Levite who assisted in temple worship during the reign of King Hezekiah.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 6:262 Chronicles 31:13

Related Verses7 mentions

1 Chronicles· 3 verses

1:37 6:26 6:34

Genesis· 2 verses

36:13 36:17

1 Samuel· 1 verse

1:1

2 Chronicles· 1 verse

31:13

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Nahath," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).