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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

Family & Relationships (3)

descendant

Ben-ammi(1SA 11:2)

father

Hanun(2SA 10:2)
Shobi(2SA 17:27)

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.

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