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Naum

/NAY-um/

Summary

Naum was an ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in Luke's genealogy, the Greek form of the Hebrew name Nahum.

☩In the Genealogy

Naum appears in Luke's genealogy of Jesus as the son of Esli and the father of Amos. His name is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Nahum, meaning 'consolation' or 'comfort.' He should not be confused with the prophet Nahum.

Key verses:Luke 3:25

Related Verses1 mention

Luke· 1 verse

3:25

References

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