People of the Bible

Nahath, son of Reuel

The name Nahath means “rest; a leader.” Nahath is mentioned in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 36:13.

Family of Nahath

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Who was Nahath?

One of the four sons of Reuel, the son of Esau (Gen. 36:13, 17).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Nahath

  • 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.

  • Genesis 36:17

    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 1:37

    The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

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