Atomic Bible

Father of Ahira, a leader of the tribe of Naphtali.

Enan

Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:15.

עֵינָןEnan

The name means “cloud.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Children
Ahira
People
Tribe of Naphtali

About Enan Written by AI

Enan is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Ahira, who was the leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. Enan's name appears multiple times in the book of Numbers in connection with his son's leadership role. In the census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness of Sinai, Ahira son of Enan is listed as the leader of the tribe of Naphtali (Numbers 1:15). The tribe of Naphtali, under Ahira's leadership, was positioned on the north side of the tabernacle, along with the tribes of Dan and Asher (Numbers 2:29). During the dedication of the tabernacle, Ahira son of Enan brought the offering for the tribe of Naphtali on the twelfth day (Numbers 7:78). Later, when the Israelites set out from the wilderness of Sinai, the tribe of Naphtali, led by Ahira, was assigned to march last, along with the tribes of Dan and Asher (Numbers 10:27). Although Enan himself is not mentioned in any other context, his repeated mention as the father of Ahira highlights the significance of family lineage in the leadership structure of the Israelite tribes during their wilderness journey.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Numbers 1:15

    and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.”

  2. Numbers 2:29

    Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan,

  3. Numbers 7:78

    On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near.

  4. Numbers 7:83

    and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan.

  5. Numbers 10:27

    and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.