Machbenah
Machbenah was a descendant or town of Caleb, the son of Hezron, from the tribe of Judah.
The name Machbenah means “Machbanai, poverty; the smiting of his son”
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Summary
A woman or town of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:49; only referred to as Machbenah (מַכְבֵּנָה); founded or fathered by Sheva; a sister of Gibea.
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Alternative names
- מַכְבֵּנָהMachbenah
Mentions
- She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.