Lexical Summary Naarah: Young woman, maiden, girl Original Word: נַעֲרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Naarah, Naarath The same as na'arah; Naarah, the name of an Israelitess, and of a place in Palestine -- Naarah, Naarath. see HEBREW na'arah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as naar Definition an Isr. woman, also a place on the border of Ephraim NASB Translation Naarah (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [נַעֲרָה] proper name, of a location on border of Ephraim — only with ה locative, נַעֲרָ֫תָה Joshua 16:7 (ᵐ5 αἱ Κῶμαι αὐτῶν; ᵐ5L id. + Αναραθα); apparently = נַעֲרָן, q. v. below; Νοοραθ lay 5 Roman miles from Jericho LagOnom. 283, 11 compare BuhlGeogr. 181. III. נַעֲרָה proper name, feminine in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:5,6 (twice in verse); ᵐ5 Θωαδα, A Νοορα, ᵐ5L Νοερα. Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Hebrew 5292 נַעֲרָה appears four times in the Old Testament, designating both a settlement within the tribal territory of Ephraim and the name of a woman in the lineage of Judah. Though brief, these references help fill out Israel’s geographical map and family records, underscoring the meticulous care with which Scripture preserves covenant history. Occurrences in Scripture 1. Joshua 16:7 situates Naarah between Ataroth and Jericho, on the eastern border of Ephraimite territory: “It went down from Janoah to Ataroth and Naarah, touched Jericho, and came out at the Jordan”. Historical-Geographical Context The town of Naarah helped define the southeastern boundary of Ephraim. Its proximity to Jericho and the Jordan places it near vital trade routes and the point where Israel first entered the land under Joshua. By marking Naarah, Scripture supplies another verifiable coordinate that affirms the historicity of Israel’s settlement patterns. Genealogical Significance In 1 Chronicles, Naarah the woman enhances the Chronicler’s meticulous record of Judah’s descendants. Ashhur’s marriage to Helah and Naarah produced separate lines, the second of which includes Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. Chronicling both wives prevents gaps in tribal genealogies, preserves inheritance rights, and anticipates future leaders emerging from Tekoa—most notably the prophet Amos (Amos 1:1). Theological Themes 1. Covenant Land. Naming towns such as Naarah reflects God’s fulfillment of His land promises (Joshua 21:43–45). Each border marker testifies that “not one word of all the good promises that the LORD had made… failed; everything was fulfilled.” Ministry Application • Biblical Geography: Teaching the conquest and allotment narratives gains clarity when pastors anchor lessons in real locations like Naarah. Maps and archaeological notes reinforce confidence in scriptural reliability. Summary Whether as a border town that secured Ephraim’s inheritance or as a mother whose sons extended Judah’s legacy, Naarah contributes to the tapestry of biblical revelation. Her brief appearances remind readers that every place and person recorded in Scripture bears witness to God’s sovereign orchestration of history for the blessing of His people. Forms and Transliterations וְנַעֲרָ֑תָה וְנַעֲרָֽה׃ ונערה׃ ונערתה נַעֲרָֽה׃ נַעֲרָה֙ נערה נערה׃ na‘ărāh na·‘ă·rāh naaRah venaaRah venaaRatah wə·na·‘ă·rā·ṯāh wə·na·‘ă·rāh wəna‘ărāh wəna‘ărāṯāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 16:7 HEB: מִיָּנ֖וֹחָה עֲטָר֣וֹת וְנַעֲרָ֑תָה וּפָגַע֙ בִּֽירִיח֔וֹ NAS: to Ataroth and to Naarah, then reached KJV: to Ataroth, and to Naarath, and came INT: Janoah to Ataroth Naarah reached Jericho 1 Chronicles 4:5 1 Chronicles 4:6 1 Chronicles 4:6 4 Occurrences |
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