### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew name **Nachath**, represented by `{{H5184}}`, means **quiet**. It appears 5 times across 5 unique verses in the Bible. The name is used to identify an Edomite and two different Israelites, primarily within genealogical records and administrative lists.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, **Nachath** first appears in the lineage of Esau `{{H6215}}`. He is named as a **son** `{{H1121}}` of Reuel `{{H7467}}` and a grandson of Esau and his **wife** `{{H802}}` Bashemath `{{H1315}}` [[Genesis 36:13]]. This same record also identifies him as a **duke** `{{H441}}` in the **land** `{{H776}}` of Edom `{{H123}}` [[Genesis 36:17]]. A second individual named **Nahath** is listed in the genealogy of the Levites as the **son** `{{H1121}}` of Zophai `{{H6689}}` and a descendant of Elkanah `{{H511}}` [[1 Chronicles 6:26]]. A third **Nahath** is mentioned as one of the **overseers** `{{H6496}}` serving under the **hand** `{{H3027}}` of Cononiah `{{H3562}}` during the reign of **king** `{{H4428}}` Hezekiah `{{H3169}}`, responsible for the **house** `{{H1004}}` of **God** `{{H430}}` [[2 Chronicles 31:13]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help clarify the roles of the individuals named Nahath:
* `{{H1121}}` **bên** (a son): This word is fundamental to the context of **Nahath**, as all his appearances are within genealogies or lists of personnel. He is identified as the **son** of Reuel ([[Genesis 36:13]], [[1 Chronicles 1:37]]) and the **son** of Zophai [[1 Chronicles 6:26]].
* `{{H441}}` **ʼallûwph** (captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox): This title is directly applied to the Edomite Nahath, designating him as a **duke** of Edom and a leader among the descendants of Esau `{{H6215}}` [[Genesis 36:17]].
* `{{H6496}}` **pâqîyd** (a superintendent...overseer): This term defines the administrative position held by the Israelite Nahath, who served as an **overseer** at the **commandment** `{{H4662}}` of **king** `{{H4428}}` Hezekiah `{{H3169}}` [[2 Chronicles 31:13]].
### Theological Significance
The significance of the name **Nachath** is observed through the roles of the individuals who carried it.
* **Edomite Lineage:** The inclusion of Nahath in the genealogy of Esau `{{H6215}}` highlights the detailed scriptural record of the nations and their leaders, establishing him as a **duke** `{{H441}}` in Edom [[Genesis 36:17]].
* **Levitical Heritage:** The listing of Nahath within the Levitical ancestry of Elkanah `{{H511}}` underscores the importance of lineage in the context of service related to the **house** `{{H1004}}` of God [[1 Chronicles 6:26]].
* **Faithful Administration:** The role of Nahath as an **overseer** `{{H6496}}` during Hezekiah's reforms shows the practical organization required for temple worship. He was part of a team that included figures like Jehiel `{{H3171}}`, Azaziah `{{H5812}}`, and Jozabad `{{H3107}}` [[2 Chronicles 31:13]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H5184}}` is exclusively used as the proper name **Nachath** for three distinct figures in the biblical record. These individuals, though mentioned briefly, represent different spheres of influence: a **duke** `{{H441}}` in the lineage of Edom [[Genesis 36:17]], a descendant in the Levitical line [[1 Chronicles 6:26]], and a trusted **overseer** `{{H6496}}` during a period of religious reform in Judah [[2 Chronicles 31:13]]. The name is thus associated with leadership, heritage, and faithful service.
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