נַהֲלֹל
na.ha.lal
Nahalol
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given data, the Hebrew word נַהֲלֹל (na.ha.lal) appears to be a proper name referring to a person. This suggests that it is a unique identifier for an individual, likely a name with a specific owner or origin, much like a modern-day name. The word occurs three times in the Bible, which may indicate that this person played a significant role or was well-known in their community. However, without additional context, the exact nature of their influence or significance is unclear. Given its limited occurrences within the biblical text, it is reasonable to conclude that Nahalol (the person) was a relatively important figure, at least within their local context. Further analysis of the surrounding text and cultural background is needed to fully grasp the meaning and significance of this name.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.
Joshua 21:35Dimnah with its pasture lands, and Nahalal with its pasture lands: four cities.
Judges 1:30Zebulun didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites lived among them, and became subject to forced labor.