Enan is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the wilderness journey of the Israelites. He is noted as the father of a tribal leader of the tribe of Naphtali during the time of the census taken by Moses and Aaron.

Biblical References:

1. Numbers 1:15 : "from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan."

In this passage, Enan is identified as the father of Ahira, who is appointed as the leader of the tribe of Naphtali. This appointment occurs during the census of the Israelite community in the wilderness of Sinai, as commanded by God to Moses. The census was conducted to organize the tribes for their journey and eventual settlement in the Promised Land.

2. Numbers 2:29 : "The tribe of Naphtali will be next. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan."

Here, Enan is again mentioned in relation to his son Ahira, who is recognized as the leader of the Naphtalites. This verse is part of the instructions for the arrangement of the camp of Israel, where each tribe had a specific position around the Tabernacle.

3. Numbers 7:78 : "On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, drew near."

This reference occurs during the dedication of the altar, where each tribal leader brought offerings. Ahira, son of Enan, is noted for bringing his offerings on behalf of the tribe of Naphtali on the twelfth day.

4. Numbers 10:27 : "And the leader of the tribe of Naphtali was Ahira son of Enan."

This verse is part of the narrative describing the order of march as the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai. Ahira, son of Enan, is again mentioned as the leader of the tribe of Naphtali, highlighting the organizational structure of the tribes during their journey.

Historical and Theological Context:

Enan, though not a prominent figure in terms of narrative detail, is significant as the progenitor of a tribal leader during a critical period in Israel's history. The mention of Enan serves to establish the lineage and authority of Ahira, his son, within the tribal hierarchy. The tribal leaders played crucial roles in maintaining order, representing their tribes, and ensuring adherence to the commands given by God through Moses.

The tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. The tribe's role and position during the wilderness journey and in the Promised Land are part of the broader narrative of God's covenant with Israel and His faithfulness in leading them to the land He promised to their forefathers.

Enan's mention in the genealogical and organizational records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership in the biblical narrative, reflecting the structured society that God established among His chosen people.Enan

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Enan

(having eyes.). Ahira ben-Enan was "prince" of the tribe of Naphtali at the time of the numbering of Israel in the wilderness of Sinai. (Numbers 1:15) (B.C. 1491.)

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e'-nan (`enan, "having fountains," or "eyes," i.e. "keen-eyed"; in Septuagint Ainan):

The father of Ahira, and prince of Naphtali at the first census of Israel (Numbers 1:15; Numbers 2:29; Numbers 7:78, 83; 10:27).

2704. Chatsar Enan -- a place on the NE border of Canaan
Chatsar Enan. 2703, 2704. Chatsar Enan. 2705 . a place on the NE border
of Canaan. Transliteration: Chatsar Enan Phonetic Spelling ...
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5881. Enan -- "having fountains," a man of Naphtali
... 5880, 5881. Enan. 5882 . "having fountains," a man of Naphtali. Transliteration:
Enan Phonetic Spelling: (ay-nawn') Short Definition: Enan. ...
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2703. Chatsar Enon -- a place on the NE border of Canaan
... Chatsar Enon. 2704 . a place on the NE border of Canaan. Transliteration: Chatsar
Enon Phonetic Spelling: (khats-ar' ay-none') Short Definition: Hazar-enan. ...
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Matt. xxv. 1-30.
... brought many accusations, added this also, saying, "They felt nothing for the
affliction of Joseph;" [2895] and again, "She that inhabiteth Enan, came not ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxxviii matt xxv 1-30.htm

Enan (9 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ENAN. ...Enan (9 Occurrences). Numbers 1:15 Of Naphtali:
Ahira the son of Enan." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Ahira (5 Occurrences)
... He is five times mentioned as the son of Enan. ... Numbers 1:15 Of Naphtali: Ahira
the son of Enan." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Ahi'ra (5 Occurrences)
... Ahi'ra (5 Occurrences). Numbers 1:15 Of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.' (See
RSV). ... This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan. (See RSV). ...
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Naph'tali (47 Occurrences)
... Numbers 1:15 Of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan.' (See RSV). ... Numbers 10:27 And over
the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan. ...
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Hazar (12 Occurrences)
... 2. Hazar-enan: Hazar-enan (Hebrew chatsar 'enan, "village of springs": enan is Aramaic;
Once (Ezekiel 47:17) it is called Enon), a place, unidentified, at the ...
/h/hazar.htm - 13k

Northern (18 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:9 and the border shall go forth to Ziphron, and the goings out thereof
shall be at Hazar-enan; this shall be your north border. (See RSV). ...
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Naphtali (51 Occurrences)
... The prince of the tribe at Sinai was Ahira ben Enan (Numbers 2:29). ... Numbers 1:15
Of Naphtali: Ahira the son of Enan." (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
/n/naphtali.htm - 35k

Limit (115 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:9 And the limit will go on to Ziphron, with its farthest point at
Hazar-enan: this will be your limit on the north. (BBE WBS). ...
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Boundary (83 Occurrences)
... Numbers 34:9 and the border shall go forth to Ziphron, and the goings out of it
shall be at Hazar Enan: this shall be your north border. (See RSV NIV). ...
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Shepham (2 Occurrences)
... 18. It lay between Hazar-enan and Harbel (Massoretic Text: "Hariblah"),
which must have been in the neighborhood of Hermon. The ...
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