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Nahum
Nahum in the Bible — the Elkoshite, prophet of the book of Nahum (NAH 1:1). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “comforter; penitent”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Names & Labels (1)
Nahumproper name
- Hebrew
- נַחוּם
- Transliteration
- nachum
- Meaning
- comfort
- Greek
- Ναουμ
- Reference
- NAM 1:1
- Strong's
- H5151
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nahum in the Bible?
Nahum is described in the Bible as the Elkoshite, prophet of the book of Nahum (NAH 1:1).
What does the name Nahum mean?
The name Nahum means “comforter; penitent” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.