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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Nahbi</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/n/nahbi.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/13-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/n/nahbi.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Nahbi</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/n/nahath--son_of_reuel.htm" title="Nahath: Son of Reuel">◄</a> Nahbi <a href="/topical/n/nahbi_son_of_vophsi.htm" title="Nahbi son of Vophsi">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Nahbi is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Numbers. He is one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/numbers/13.htm">Numbers 13</a>. Nahbi represents the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His role, along with the other spies, was to assess the land that God had promised to the Israelites and to bring back a report to Moses and the congregation.<br><br><b>Biblical Account</b><br><br>In <a href="/numbers/13.htm">Numbers 13:1-2</a>, the Lord instructs Moses to send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which He is giving to the Israelites. Each of the twelve tribes is to be represented by one leader. Nahbi is chosen to represent the tribe of Naphtali. <a href="/numbers/13-14.htm">Numbers 13:14</a> specifically mentions Nahbi: "from the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi son of Vophsi."<br><br>The mission of the spies is to evaluate the land's fertility, the strength of its inhabitants, and the fortifications of its cities. After forty days of exploration, the spies return with their report. They bring back samples of the land's produce, including a cluster of grapes so large that it must be carried on a pole between two men (<a href="/numbers/13-23.htm">Numbers 13:23</a>).<br><br><b>The Report of the Spies</b><br><br>Upon their return, the spies present a mixed report. They confirm that the land "flows with milk and honey" and show the fruit as evidence (<a href="/numbers/13-27.htm">Numbers 13:27</a>). However, ten of the spies, including Nahbi, express fear and doubt, emphasizing the strength and size of the inhabitants and the fortified cities. <a href="/numbers/13-31.htm">Numbers 13:31-32</a> records their discouraging report: "We cannot attack those people, for they are stronger than we are." They spread a bad report among the Israelites, saying, "The land we explored devours its inhabitants, and all the people we saw there are of great size."<br><br>This negative report leads to a crisis of faith among the Israelites, causing them to grumble against Moses and Aaron and express a desire to return to Egypt (<a href="/numbers/14.htm">Numbers 14:1-4</a>). Only two of the spies, Joshua and Caleb, stand firm in their faith, urging the people to trust in God's promise and power to deliver the land into their hands (<a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Numbers 14:6-9</a>).<br><br><b>Consequences</b><br><br>The lack of faith demonstrated by Nahbi and the other ten spies results in severe consequences for the Israelites. God declares that the entire generation of Israelites who doubted Him will not enter the Promised Land, except for Joshua and Caleb (<a href="/numbers/14-29.htm">Numbers 14:29-30</a>). The ten spies who spread the bad report are struck down by a plague before the Lord (<a href="/numbers/14-37.htm">Numbers 14:37</a>).<br><br><b>Significance</b><br><br>Nahbi's role in the biblical narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of doubt and disobedience to God's commands. His actions, along with those of the other ten spies, highlight the importance of faith and trust in God's promises, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. The account of the twelve spies underscores the theme of faith versus fear, a recurring motif throughout the Scriptures.<br><br><b>Tribe of Naphtali</b><br><br>The tribe of Naphtali, which Nahbi represents, is one of the northern tribes of Israel. It is known for its valor and is later praised in the Song of Deborah for its bravery in battle (<a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a>). Despite Nahbi's failure in faith, the tribe of Naphtali plays a significant role in the history of Israel, contributing to the nation's military and spiritual heritage.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Nahbi</span><p>very secret<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Nahbi</span><p>(<i>hidden</i>), the son of Vophsi, a Naphtalite, and one of the twelve spies. (<a href="/numbers/13-14.htm">Numbers 13:14</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Hidden, one of the twelve spies sent out to explore the land of Canaan (<a href="/numbers/13-14.htm">Numbers 13:14</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">NAHBI</span><p>na'-bi (nachbi): The representative of Naphtali among the 12 spies (<a href="/numbers/13-14.htm">Numbers 13:14</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5147.htm"><span class="l">5147. Nachbi -- a Naphtalite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5146, 5147. Nachbi. 5148 . a Naphtalite. Transliteration: Nachbi Phonetic<br> Spelling: (nakh-bee') Short Definition: <b>Nahbi</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5147.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/nahbi.htm"><span class="l"><b>Nahbi</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>NAHBI</b>. na'-bi (nachbi): The representative of Naphtali among the 12 spies (Numbers<br> 13:14). Multi-Version Concordance <b>Nahbi</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahbi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vophsi.htm"><span class="l">Vophsi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia VOPHSI. vof'-si (wophci, meaning unknown): Father<br> of <b>Nahbi</b> the Naphtalite spy (Numbers 13:14); but the text is doubtful. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vophsi.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nahath.htm"><span class="l">Nahath (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahath.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm"><span class="l">Naphtali (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Among the spies the tribe was represented by <b>Nahbi</b> ben Vophsi (Numbers 13:14). <b>...</b><br> Numbers 13:14 Of the tribe of Naphtali, <b>Nahbi</b> the son of Vophsi. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naphtali.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vopshi.htm"><span class="l">Vopshi (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Vopshi (1 Occurrence). Numbers 13:14 For<br> the tribe of Naphtali, <b>Nahbi</b> son of Vopshi. (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vopshi.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nahom.htm"><span class="l">Nahom (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nahom.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naph'tali.htm"><span class="l">Naph'tali (47 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ahira the son of Enan. (See RSV). Numbers 13:14 Of the tribe of Naphtali,<br><b>Nahbi</b> the son of Vophsi. (See RSV). Numbers 26:48 The sons <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naph'tali.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tribe.htm"><span class="l">Tribe (250 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 13:14 Of the tribe of Naphtali,<br><b>Nahbi</b> the son of Vophsi. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tribe.htm - 45k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Nahbi (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/13-14.htm">Numbers 13:14</a></span><br />Of the tribe of Naphtali, <span class="boldtext">Nahbi</span> the son of Vophsi.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/nahbi.htm">Nahbi</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/n/nahbi--a_prince_of_naphtali,_and_one_or_the_twelve_spies.htm">Nahbi: A Prince of Naphtali, and One or the Twelve Spies</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vophsi.htm">Vophsi (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nahath.htm">Nahath (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali (51 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vopshi.htm">Vopshi (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nahom.htm">Nahom (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/naph'tali.htm">Naph'tali (47 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tribe.htm">Tribe (250 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/n/nahath--son_of_reuel.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nahath: Son of Reuel"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nahath: Son of Reuel" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/n/nahbi_son_of_vophsi.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nahbi son of Vophsi"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nahbi son of Vophsi" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>