Sister of Gilead; mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
Hammolecheth
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:18.
הַמֹּלֶכֶתHammolecheth
- Father
- Machir
- Mother
- Maacah
- Brothers and sisters
- Gilead, Daughter of Machir, Peresh, Sheresh
- Married to
- Husband of Hammolecheth
- People
- Tribe of Manasseh
About Hammolecheth Written by AI
Hammolecheth is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 7:18 as the sister of Gilead, who was a descendant of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. She is described as the mother of three individuals: Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. Abiezer is notable as the clan from which Gideon, one of the judges of Israel, descended (Judges 6:11). The name Hammolecheth is unusual, as it is a feminine form of the Hebrew word "melech," meaning "king." Some scholars suggest that this name may indicate a position of authority or leadership held by Hammolecheth within her family or clan. However, no further details about her life or role are provided in the Bible.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- 1 Chronicles 7:18
His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.