Lexical Summary Nogah: Brightness, Radiance, Brilliance Original Word: נֹגַהּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nogah The same as nogahh; Nogah, a son of David -- Nogah. see HEBREW nogahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nagah Definition a son of David NASB Translation Nogah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. נֹ֫גַהּ proper name, masculine a son of David according to 1 Chronicles 3:7; 1 Chronicles 14:6. ᵐ5 Ναγαι, Ναγεθ, etc. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Nogah carries the sense of radiance or brightness, an apt metaphor for a royal child born during the most luminous years of David’s reign in Jerusalem. Biblical Occurrences 1 Chronicles 3:7 and 1 Chronicles 14:6 list Nogah among the sons born to David after the king established his capital in Jerusalem. In each passage the name is preserved without additional narrative, highlighting genealogy rather than biography: “Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia” (1 Chronicles 14:6). Family Placement within David’s House Nogah belongs to the second cluster of David’s children—those born following the capture of Jerusalem and the building of the royal palace (1 Chronicles 14:1–7). The text implies multiple mothers for these sons, yet omits specific maternal lineage. Though Nathan and Solomon receive greater attention due to their prophetic and messianic roles, Nogah’s inclusion verifies the scope of David’s household and the fulfillment of God’s promise of abundance to the king (2 Samuel 7:12). Historical and Narrative Context Nogah was born during a period of national consolidation. David had subdued surrounding enemies, secured the Ark’s place in Jerusalem, and begun preparations for the temple. Sons born in this era symbolized the stability and prosperity of the united monarchy. The chronicler, writing to post-exilic Judah, records Nogah to remind returning exiles of their storied heritage and of God’s covenant faithfulness despite exile and dispersion. Theological Reflection 1. Covenant Faithfulness: Every name in the royal genealogy testifies that the Lord kept His word to multiply David’s offspring and establish an enduring dynasty. Contribution to Messianic Expectations Nogah’s presence broadens but also narrows the messianic line. By naming multiple sons, the chronicler sets the stage for identifying the one son—Solomon—through whom the promise crystallizes, thereby sharpening the reader’s focus on the seed who would ultimately culminate in Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:6). Lessons for Contemporary Ministry • Genealogies encourage pastors and believers to recognize hidden saints whose faithfulness rarely reaches public notice. Related Names and Themes Brightness imagery appears elsewhere to convey divine favor (e.g., Psalm 104:2; Habakkuk 3:4). Nogah’s name therefore harmonizes with Davidic psalms that celebrate God as light for His people, reinforcing the idea that David’s house was meant to reflect God’s glory to the nations. Summary Nogah, though silent in deed, speaks by his very mention. His name of “brightness” signals the zenith of David’s reign, confirms covenant fulfillment, magnifies divine sovereignty in election, and offers a quiet yet powerful reminder that every person in God’s redemptive account bears significance. Forms and Transliterations וְנֹ֥גַהּ ונגה veNogahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 3:7 HEB: וְנֹ֥גַהּ וְנֶ֖פֶג וְיָפִֽיעַ׃ NAS: Nogah, Nepheg and Japhia, KJV: And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, INT: Nogah Nepheg and Japhia 1 Chronicles 14:6 2 Occurrences |
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