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Maacah

Maacah, the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, was the wife of Machir and mother of Peresh and Sheresh.
FemaleTribe of Manasseh(?)Egypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A woman from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:15; only referred to as Maacah (מַעֲכָה); daughter of Ir; a sister of Shuppim and Huppim; wife of Machir; mother of Hammolecheth, Gilead, Machir's daughter, Peresh, Sheresh.

Glossary entries

Maacah, Maachah (Person)

Family members

Father

Ir

Spouse

Machir

Siblings

Huppim Shuppim

Children

Gilead Hammolecheth Machir's daughter Peresh Sheresh

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 7:15
    Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.
  2. 1 Chronicles 7:16
    Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.