Who was Nazar?
Guardian of the temple gates
Nazar was a biblical figure who is best known for his role in the Old Testament. He was the son of Aram and the brother of Zebulun, Jacob's sixth son.
Talk with Nazar in the appThe story of Nazar
He was born in the land of Canaan and was the ancestor of the tribe of the same name. Nazar is most famous for his role in the story of Jacob's blessing. Jacob blessed Nazar with the words, "A people will come from you, and they will be a great nation."
This blessing was fulfilled when the tribe of Nazarites was formed. Nazar is also known for his role in the Exodus. He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout out the land of Canaan.
He was the only one of the twelve who returned with a positive report, saying that the land was good and that the people were strong. Nazar is remembered for his faithfulness and loyalty to God. He was a man of great courage and strength, and he was willing to risk his life for the cause of God.
He is an example of faithfulness and obedience to God, and his story is an inspiration to many.
- Name meaning
- Sight
- Name origin
- Arabic
- Role
- Prophet
- First mention
- Numbers 6:2
- Appearances in the Bible
- 43 mentions
Family of Nazar
View the Bible family treeQuestions about Nazar
Who was Nazar in the Bible?
Nazar was a biblical figure who is best known for his role in the Old Testament. He was the son of Aram and the brother of Zebulun, Jacob's sixth son. He was born in the land of Canaan and was the ancestor of the tribe of the same name. Nazar is most famous for his role in the story of Jacob's blessing. Jacob blessed Nazar with the words, "A people will come from you, and they will be a great nation." This blessing was fulfilled when the tribe of Nazarites was formed. Nazar is also known for his role in the Exodus. He was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout out the land of Canaan. He was the only one of the twelve who returned with a positive report, saying that the land was good and that the people were strong. Nazar is remembered for his faithfulness and loyalty to God. He was a man of great courage and strength, and he was willing to risk his life for the cause of God. He is an example of faithfulness and obedience to God, and his story is an inspiration to many.
What does the name Nazar mean?
The name Nazar means “Sight”. Origin: Arabic.
Where is Nazar first mentioned in the Bible?
Nazar is first mentioned in Numbers 6:2.
How many times is Nazar mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 43.
Have a conversation with Nazar
Ask Nazar questions, seek wisdom, and explore their story through an AI-powered conversation. Download the BiblePics app to start chatting.
- Ask Nazar your own questions
- Biblical Wordle and Bible trivia
- A reading streak, trophies and daily reminders
Scan with your phone camera to get the app
Free on iPhone and Android