Maon
Maon, a son of Shammai, was a descendant of Caleb.
The name Maon means “house; place of sin”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:45; only referred to as Maon (מָעוֹן); a son of Shammai; founder of Beth-zur.
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Alternative names
- מָעוֹןMaon
Mentions
- The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.