Bible Person

Nahash

Meaning: snake; serpent · Male · 1 cross reference

This Nahash entry refers to the father of Shobi of Rabbah in 2 Samuel 17:27, not to the father of Abigail and Zeruiah. He belongs to the background of David's support during Absalom's revolt. First appears in 2 Sam 17:27.1

AI summary: This Nahash matters because his single cross reference survives through a son who aids David in a moment of weakness and displacement. Even a paternal notice helps show how unexpected alliances sustain the king in crisis. Taken together, the material presents this Nahash as a familial source in David's refuge during Absalom's rebellion.1

Central Figure

Nahash

Meaning: snake; serpent

Children