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Nahash
Nahash in the Bible — King of the Ammonites (1SA 11:2). Nahash belonged to the tribe of Ammonite. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “snake; serpent”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Ammonite
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Names & Labels (2)
Nahashproper name
- Hebrew
- נָחָשׁ
- Transliteration
- nachash
- Meaning
- viper or copper
- Greek
- Ναας
- Reference
- 1SA 11:1
- Strong's
- H5176
King of the sons of Ammontitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ בְּנֵי־עַמּוֹן
- Transliteration
- melek bəney amon
- Meaning
- king [of the] sons [of] Ammon
- Greek
- βασιλέα υἱῶν Αμμων
- Reference
- 1SA 12:12
- Strong's
- H4428, H1121, H5983
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nahash in the Bible?
Nahash is described in the Bible as King of the Ammonites (1SA 11:2). Nahash belonged to the tribe of Ammonite.
What does the name Nahash mean?
The name Nahash means “snake; serpent” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.