Overview
Naham is a figure who appears briefly in the genealogical records of ancient Israel. He is listed among the descendants of Judah and represents one of many individuals whose names were preserved in Scripture to document the lineage and heritage of God's covenant people.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Shimon were Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-Hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi were Zoheth and Ben-Zoheth. The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth Ashbea, Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi Lehem. (These records are from ancient times.) They were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah; they stayed there and worked for the king." (1 Chronicles 4:20-23, NIV)
Application
Though Naham receives only a passing mention in Scripture, his inclusion reminds us that God knows and values every person, and that faithful genealogical records served to preserve the identity and covenant promises of God's people throughout generations.