Maacah

Maacah, Caleb's concubine, was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.

FemaleTribe of Judah(?)Divided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A concubine from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:48; only referred to as Maacah (מַעֲכָה); concubine of Caleb; mother of Sheber, Tirhanah, Shaaph, Sheva.

Glossary entries

Maacah, Maachah (Person)

Family members

Spouse: Caleb
Children: Shaaph Sheber Sheva Tirhanah

Alternative names

מַעֲכָהMaacah

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:48
Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.