Overview
The Bible addresses nahath across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, Genesis and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Reuel, Shammah, Zerah and Levites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Hezekiah.
Key Bible verses about nahath
Old Testament
Genesis
And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
1 Chronicles
People in the Bible and nahath
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying nahath for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles, Genesis and 1 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau and Hezekiah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Reuel, Shammah, Zerah and Levites, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about nahath?
The Bible addresses nahath across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles, Genesis and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Reuel, Shammah, Zerah and Levites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Hezekiah.
How many Bible verses are about nahath?
The Bible references nahath in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention nahath?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:13: “And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with nahath?
Esau and Hezekiah.
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